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This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. See more conditions. Drugs and Supplements Montelukast Oral Route. Products and services. Thank you for Subscribing Our Housecall e-newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the latest health information. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your age and medical condition. You may swallow your dose plain, dissolve it in certain liquids, or mix it with a spoonful of soft food such as applesauce before swallowing.
After opening the foil packet, take your dose within 15 minutes. If you are mixing the granules in liquid, empty the packet into a small cup with 1 teaspoon 5 milliliters of baby formula or breast milk cool or at room temperature. Do not mix with water or other liquids. Stir well, and take the entire mixture right away. Do not save it for later use. After taking the liquid mixture, you may drink other liquids if desired.
If you are mixing the granules in soft food, mix only with the following foods: applesauce, mashed carrots, rice, or ice cream. Empty the packet into a small cup with 1 spoonful of soft food cool or at room temperature and mix completely. Take all of the mixture right away. Take this medication at the same time each day. If you are taking this medication for asthma or for both asthma and allergies, take your dose in the evening.
If you are taking montelukast to prevent only allergies, take your dose either in the morning or the evening. If you are taking this medication to prevent breathing problems during exercise, take your dose at least 2 hours before exercise.
Do not take more than one dose in 24 hours. Do not take a dose before exercise if you are already taking this medication daily for asthma or allergies. Doing so may increase the risk of side effects. Do not increase or decrease your dose or stop using this medication without consulting your doctor.
Continue to use this medication regularly to keep your asthma under control, even during sudden asthma attacks or periods when you have no asthma symptoms. Continue to also take other medications for asthma as directed by your doctor. This medication works over time and is not meant to relieve sudden attacks of asthma. Therefore, if an asthma attack or other breathing problem occurs, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. You should always have a quick-relief inhaler with you.
Learn which of your medications you should use every day and which you should use if your breathing suddenly worsens. Ask your doctor what to do if you have worsening cough or shortness of breath, wheezing, increased sputum, worsening peak flow meter readings, increased use of your quick-relief inhaler, or if your quick-relief inhaler does not seem to be working well. Learn when you can self-medicate and when you should get medical help right away.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:. This is not a complete list of possible side effects.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Singulair doesn't always work as well as antihistamines when it comes to treating itchy eyes, itchy nose, sneezing, and runny nose. Unlike antihistamines, Singulair can't be taken as needed. It typically needs about three to seven days to start working. Do not stop taking these medicines and do not reduce the dose, even if your asthma seems better, unless you or your child are told to do so by your doctor.
Your or your child's symptoms do not improve after using this medicine or if they become worse. Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Bromfed and Singulair.
This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. Montelukast is usually taken once a day with or without food. When montelukast is used to treat asthma, it should be taken in the evening. When montelukast is used to prevent breathing difficulties during exercise, it should be taken at least 2 hours before exercise.
Ureteral obstruction is a common pathology and caused kidney fibrosis and dysfunction at late period. In this present, we investigated the antifibrotic and antiinflammatory effects of montelukast which is cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonist, on kidney damage after unilateral ureteral obstruction UUO in rats.
Montelukast is usually taken once daily in the evening for prevention of asthma or allergy symptoms. For exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, take a single dose at least 2 hours before you exercise, and do not take another dose for at least 24 hours. Follow your doctor's instructions. Prevent asthma attacks and for the long-term treatment of asthma in adults and children ages 12 months and older.
Adding montelukast 10 mg to current asthma medication led to an overall improvement in allergic rhinitis symptoms in Montelukast belongs to a group of medications known as leukotriene receptor antagonists. It is used to prevent and manage asthma symptoms and to relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergies, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis or hay fever. It helps block the chain reaction that can cause your airways to become swollen and inflamed. The bronchodilator albuterol Proventil also can help prevent and treat symptoms of cough -variant asthma.
Montelukast is used regularly to prevent the wheezing and shortness of breath caused by asthma and decrease the number of asthma attacks.
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