Lukio 10 mg Tablet (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

Administer 10 mg orally once daily. Asthma patients should take it in the evening, while allergic rhinitis patients should determine the dosage time according to their conditions. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 1 tablet once daily in the evening.

This medication is used to alleviate the symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis. During treatment, there may be psychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, depression, hallucinations, and suicidal thoughts. If such symptoms occur, consult a physician immediately. This medication contains aspartame, an artificial sweetener, so patients with phenylketonuria should avoid it. Formulations that contain lactose are not suitable for patients with genetic conditions such as lactose intolerance or galactose intolerance. This medication is not intended for use during acute asthma attacks; separate emergency medication should be used during acute symptoms. For exercise-induced bronchospasm, do not use this medication alone; it is safer to use it in conjunction with an inhaled bronchodilator. Patients who are hypersensitive to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should avoid taking these medications while on this treatment. During treatment, rare side effects such as eosinophilia and vasculitis may occur; inform a doctor if unusual symptoms like difficulty breathing or skin rash arise. No specific drug interactions have been reported when taking this medication with others, but caution is needed when combined with medications that induce certain liver metabolic enzymes. Pregnant women should consult a physician before taking this medication, and caution is also necessary for breastfeeding mothers. Can be used in children and elderly, but only if safety and efficacy are confirmed for their respective age groups. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote; general treatment and medical observation are necessary, and should be kept out of reach of children. This medication should be taken regularly, and even if symptoms improve, it should be continued as directed by a doctor. If symptoms worsen or new abnormal symptoms appear while taking the medication, it is important to consult a doctor immediately.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Weakness/fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• trauma
• dyspepsia
• infectious gastroenteritis
• toothache
• dizziness
• headache
• nasal congestion

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air, moisture, and light. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Beige, rounded square-shaped film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets/PTP (7 tablets/PTP X 4)