Asrukast Tablet 10 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily; for asthma patients, it should be taken in the evening, and for allergic rhinitis patients, the dosage time should be adjusted according to the patient's condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take one tablet in the evening once daily. Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older should take Montelukast 10 mg orally once daily.

This medication is used for the treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis. During the use of this medication, psychiatric symptoms may occur, so patients and guardians should carefully observe for symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, hallucinations, and suicidal thoughts. If any of these symptoms or changes in behavior occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame; therefore, it should be avoided by patients with phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder. Additionally, patients who are allergic to this medication or have certain genetic diseases such as lactose intolerance should not use it. Various adverse reactions such as fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, cough, rash, and others may occur during use; it is important to inform a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen. This medication is not intended to treat acute asthma attacks; an emergency inhaler should be used for acute symptoms. It is advisable to avoid taking aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during treatment. If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before taking this medication, and careful use is advised for children and the elderly. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so it is important to visit a medical facility for appropriate treatment immediately. Store this medication out of the reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers for safety. Finally, this medication should be taken consistently even if symptoms are absent, and if there are any changes in symptoms or adverse reactions during use, consult a doctor immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylaxis, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• trauma
• indigestion
• infectious gastroenteritis
• toothache
• dizziness
• headache

This medication is sensitive to air, moisture, and light, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also advisable to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, avoiding extremes of hot or cold.

Appearance

Beige, rounded square film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(7 tablets/PTP X 4)]