SINGULAIR (Montelukast), a Leucotriene inhibitor that is prescribed by the physicians for the prevention of asthma attacks in the adults and the children as old as 6 months old. Leucotriene are the chemicals often classified as SRS-A (Slow Reacting Substances of Anaphylaxis) which can cause acute bronchoconstriction (constriction of the bronchial muscles) that can cause bronchospasm causing airway obstruction and leads to difficult to breath. SINGULAIR (Montelukast) is extremely effective in treating the allergic disorders like sneezing, rhinitis or hay fever (allergic and perennial), running nose, exercise induced asthma for adults as well as the children.
Who should not take SINGULAIR (Montelukast)?
SINGULAIR (Montelukast) is not suitable for the patients with existing symptoms or diseases like severe asthma, urticaria (Skin rashes), bleeding tendencies, swelling or irritation in the air way, fatigue, numbness, suicidal thoughts, mood alterations and panic swings, development of self hurting tendencies, agitation, aggression, hallucination, irritability, tremor, change in the voice, headache, tooth pain, gastric upset and adverse skin reactions. If you are taking drugs like Phenobarbital and rifampicin, you must avoid taking SINGULAIR (Montelukast), as it can lead to drug cross reaction. If you are Phenylketonuria patient, you must consult your doctor before taking the chewable SINGULAIR (Montelukast), as it contains Phenylalanine. Even though SINGULAIR (Montelukast) is categorized as Pregnancy Category – B drug and there is scientific proof that SINGULAIR (Montelukast) can harm the feeding baby, it is better to consult your health care provider, before taking SINGULAIR (Montelukast), if you are pregnant. If you are breast feeding mother, you must consult your physician before taking SINGULAIR (Montelukast) to prevent any side effects to the feeding infant. If you are a known allergic patient to SINGULAIR (Montelukast), you must avoid taking the medication.
SINGULAIR (Montelukast) Side Effects:
SINGULAIR (Montelukast) may sometimes cause serious side effects like the irregular heart beat, nocturnal cramps, numbness, vision impairment, flu like symptoms, tingling of the hands, yellow coloration of the skin and eyes, abnormal bruising or internal bleeding, seizures, severe dizziness, persistent earache, stomach pain and muscular cramps. Some of the less serious side effects are the skin rashes, itching, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea and cough. But most of the side effects of the SINGULAIR (Montelukast) differ from person to person.
How should I take SINGULAIR (Montelukast)?
The recommended dosage for the SINGULAIR (Montelukast) is 10 mg daily. SINGULAIR (Montelukast) can be administered alone or along with the anti-asthmatics and/or anti-histamines for the additive effect with the SINGULAIR (Montelukast) to get the beneficial results in the respiratory disorders. The following instruction should be followed to take the SINGULAIR (Montelukast) – 10 mg once daily: (1) Take SINGULAIR (Montelukast) first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything except plain water. 2) Take SINGULAIR (Montelukast) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take SINGULAIR (Montelukast) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take SINGULAIR (Montelukast) with any other drink besides plain water. Do not take SINGULAIR (Montelukast) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks, which can aggravate the symptoms of the disease. 4) Swallow SINGULAIR (Montelukast) as a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep SINGULAIR (Montelukast) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking SINGULAIR (Montelukast) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking SINGULAIR (Montelukast) for as long as your health care provider tells you to do so. To keep you from getting these symptoms, you have to take SINGULAIR (Montelukast) as often and in the way SINGULAIR (Montelukast) as prescribed by your Physician.
What is the important information I should know about SINGULAIR (Montelukast)?
Take SINGULAIR (Montelukast) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
You can take SINGULAIR (Montelukast) anytime disregard of the food intake.
For SINGULAIR (Montelukast) dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
If you are taking SINGULAIR (Montelukast) to prevent the asthma and/pr allergic symptoms, you should not use the same for the conditions caused by exercise or stress induced bronchoconstriction.
You must know that SINGULAIR (Montelukast) cannot able to work fast when the onset of the asthma is already started.
It is important to take SINGULAIR (Montelukast) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
Do not stop taking SINGULAIR (Montelukast) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms of asthma and its associated symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
Avoid the self-medication of Over-The-Counter (OTC) drugs while taking SINGULAIR (Montelukast).
Store SINGULAIR (Montelukast) as per the instructions on the label.
Keep SINGULAIR (Montelukast) away from the reach of the children and pets.
What happens if I miss a dose of SINGULAIR (Montelukast)?
Take the missed dose of SINGULAIR (Montelukast) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take SINGULAIR (Montelukast) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of SINGULAIR (Montelukast).
What happens if I overdose of SINGULAIR (Montelukast)?
No specific antidote for SINGULAIR (Montelukast), but can treated symptomatically in case of overdose. Please seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on SINGULAIR (Montelukast)?
SINGULAIR (Montelukast) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for SINGULAIR (Montelukast) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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