Lukarevo (Montelukast Sodium, Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 15 and older should take 1 tablet orally once a day in the evening.

This drug can cause abnormal symptoms in the central nervous system, so if changes such as anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal impulses occur during use, you should consult a doctor immediately. This drug should not be used by patients with certain allergic reactions or those with renal failure, as well as women who are pregnant or nursing, and patients with lactase deficiency. Caution is necessary for patients with impaired kidney or liver function and the elderly, as the blood concentration may increase when using this medication. After taking this medication, side effects such as upper respiratory infections, nasopharyngitis, gastrointestinal disorders, headaches, and drowsiness may occur, so inform your doctor if any abnormal symptoms arise. This medication is not for the treatment of acute asthma attacks, and appropriate emergency medications should always be carried during acute exacerbations. Patients allergic to aspirin should avoid taking aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while using this medication. Drowsiness or fatigue may occur during use, so caution is needed when driving or operating machinery, and it should be avoided with alcohol. This medication should only be used in pregnant or nursing women if necessary, and safety and efficacy have not been established in children. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so suitable treatment should be undertaken based on the symptoms, and it should be kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, facial swelling (severe swelling suspected), difficulty breathing, worsening asthma, systemic eosinophilia and vasculitis, suicidal impulses and behaviors, hallucinations, psychomotor hyperactivity, disorientation, attention deficit, stuttering, sleep disorders, memory disturbances, obsessions, sleepwalking, tics, eosinophilia, inflammatory skin rash, exacerbation of lung symptoms, cardiac complications, neuropathy

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory infection
• nasopharyngitis
• gastrointestinal disorders
• tonsillitis
• dry mouth
• QT interval prolongation
• hypercholesterolemia
• gastric cancer
• Alzheimer’s dementia
• heat stroke cerebrovascular accident

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the effectiveness of the drug can be well maintained and degradation can be prevented.

Appearance

Beige round film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets / PTP [(7 tablets/PTP*4)]