Passirizine (Montelukast Sodium, Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents 15 years and older should take 1 tablet by mouth once a day in the evening.

This medication may cause abnormal symptoms in the nervous system, so patients should be carefully monitored for changes such as anxiety, agitation, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts during treatment. If any neurological or behavioral changes occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately and a doctor should be consulted. Patients who are allergic to this medication or its components, those with severe renal failure, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take this medication. Patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should also avoid this medication. Patients with reduced kidney or liver function, as well as the elderly, should use this medication with caution, as its components may remain in the body longer. This medication has not been confirmed as safe and effective for children under the age of 15, hence it should not be administered. Drowsiness or fatigue may occur while taking this medication, so caution is advised while driving or operating machinery. Taking this medication with alcohol or drugs that affect the central nervous system may increase drowsiness or decrease concentration, so co-administration should be avoided. It should be used cautiously during pregnancy and ideally not used while breastfeeding. This medication is not intended for the treatment of acute asthma attacks; emergency medication should be used in the presence of acute symptoms. During the use of this medication, other asthma treatments may be combined or adjusted according to a physician's instructions, and sudden changes in medications should be avoided. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so prompt treatment at a medical facility is necessary, and symptomatic treatment may be required. This medication is sensitive to light, so it should not be opened until ready for use and should be kept out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, asthma, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, sleepwalking, hallucinations, psychomotor hyperactivity, disorientation, stuttering, memory impairment, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit disorder, aggressive behavior, anxiety, behavioral changes, psychomotor hyperactivity, suicidal thoughts and behaviors related to mental disorders

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory infections
• nasopharyngitis
• gastrointestinal disturbances
• tonsillitis
• dry mouth
• QT prolongation in ECG
• hypercholesterolemia
• stomach cancer
• Alzheimer's disease
• heat stroke

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink round tablet

Package unit

For oral use - 30 tablets/bottle