Montelukast

Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist. It is prescribed for the management and prevention of asthma symptoms in adults and children 12 months of age and older. Symptoms of asthma include:

• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing
• Difficulty breathing
• Coughing
• Chest tightness

It also helps decrease the number of asthma attacks. Montelukast is also used to treat symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis, seasonal and perennial allergies in adults and children 2 years of age and older. It is used before an exercise to prevent breathing problems or bronchospasm.

Montelukast works by blocking the effects of a natural substance in the body known as leukotriene. When the body comes in contact with triggers, the body produces Leukotriene. This natural substance is responsible for the swelling and narrowing of the airways in the lungs.

How to Use It

Montelukast comes as a tablet, granule and chewable tablet to take orally. The recommended dose for an adult and children 15 years of age and older is 1 tablet of 10mg. Children 6 to 14 years of age should take the chewable tablet. Take 1 tablet of 5mg in the evening. Children age 2 to 5 years of old should take 1 chewable tablet of 4 mg once a day. For the prevention of exercised-induce asthma, take it 2 hours before exercise.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed. Take it with or without food with a glass of water. If you are using the chewable tablet, chew the tablet well before swallowing them. Do not take more than one tablet within 24 hours. You can buy Monstelukast Here.

Possible Side Effects of Montelukast

Common side effects of Montelukast may include:

• Diarrhea
• Thirst
• Headache
• Fever
• Sore throat
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Tiredness

Serious side effects may include:

• Signs of allergic reaction like difficulty breathing and swallowing, swelling of the face, lips and eyes
• Fever
• Ear pain
• Flu-like symptoms like pain and swelling of the sinuses, numbness of legs and arms

Check with your doctor if you will experience any of the side effects below:

• Irregular heartbeat
• Signs of blood clotting
• Signs of liver problems
• Signs of depression
• Tremor

Getting the Best Result from Montelukast

• Do not take this medication if you are allergic to Montelukast.
• Do not use this medication to treat a sudden asthma attack and other breathing problems. This medication should not be used in relieving an asthma attack once it started.
• Take this medication regularly to keep your condition under control even during a sudden asthma attack.
• Patients who are sensitive to aspirin must not use this medication.
• This medication can only control the symptoms of asthma but it does not cure the condition.