Lukast Tablet 10mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily; patients with asthma should take it in the evening. For patients with allergic rhinitis, the dosing time is determined based on 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 10 mg orally once daily as montelukast.

This medication is used to control symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis, and is not a treatment for acute asthma attacks. During treatment, neuropsychiatric symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, and suicidal thoughts may occur, so if any of these symptoms develop, you should inform your doctor immediately. Patients with a history of allergy to this medication or with specific genetic issues, such as lactose intolerance, should not take this medication. After taking this medication, adverse reactions such as fatigue, abdominal pain, headache, cough, rash may occur, and similar side effects have been reported in both children and adults. Pregnant or nursing women should take this medication only when necessary, as sufficient studies on its safety during pregnancy have not been conducted. No specific drug interactions have been reported when used with other asthma treatments, but if using with certain medications, you should follow your doctor's instructions. This medication is sensitive to light, so do not open it until just before taking it, and take it immediately after opening; it should be stored out of the reach of children. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment should be sought based on symptoms, and you should consult a physician. Patients with exercise-induced asthma should not rely solely on this medication for symptom prevention and should continue to use inhaled bronchodilators as recommended by their physician. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin should avoid taking aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while on this medication. If asthma symptoms worsen or the use of fast-acting bronchodilators increases, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• severe allergic reactions
• severe skin adverse reactions
• vasculitis rash
• worsening pulmonary symptoms
• cardiac complications
• neuropathy

Mild side effects

• Weakness/Fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• dyspepsia
• infectious gastroenteritis
• toothache
• dizziness
• headache
• nasal congestion
• cough

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from exposure to air, moisture, and light. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps to maintain the efficacy of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

Beige, rounded square film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets / Alu-Alu (7 tablets / Alu-Alu packaging × 4EA)