What is Montair 10mg?
Montair 10mg contains Montelukast, which belongs to a class of drugs known as Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists.
Doctors prescribe Montelukast tablets to treat and prevent signs & symptoms of asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and adolescents.
10mg of Montair is also effective in preventing bronchospasm that is triggered due to exercise.
Montelukast provides relief from sneezing and runny nose. It decreases inflammation in your airways and makes breathing easy.
After a doctor's prescription, Montair 10mg can be purchased from licensed drugstores. It is available under the brand name Singulair.
How does Montair 10mg work?
Montair 10mg tablet controls asthma and allergic rhinitis symptoms by obstructing the release of certain chemicals in the respiratory tract that cause an allergic and inflammatory response.
Montelukast prevents the narrowing of your airway tract, making it easy for you to breathe.
How to use Montair 10mg?
Take the Montelukast tablet as directed by the doctor. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush it. This medicine can be taken with or without food.
To achieve maximum benefits, take 10mg of Montair at the same time every day without skipping doses.
It is recommended to take a Montelukast tablet 2 hours before exercising if you have a chance of suffering from exercise-induced asthma.
Your doctor will determine the correct dose, duration of treatment, and number of doses based on your body age, weight, and disease condition.
Once your symptoms reduce, do not stop taking Montelukast without the doctor's recommendation.
Continue your treatment for as long as your doctor prescribes. Montair will not cure your sudden breathing disorders; make sure to carry a medicated inhaler.
What are the side effects of Montair 10mg?
10mg of Montair is a safe medicine with some common side effects. However, most side effects disappear once your body adjusts to this medicine.
Your doctor might suggest some ways to reduce or prevent severe side effects.
Some common side of Montair 10mg include:
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Sinus inflammation
- Runny nose
- Ear inflammation
Call the doctor immediately if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Montair 10mg?
- Do not take Montair 10mg tablet if you are allergic to it, Montelukast, or have other allergies.
- Montelukast only prevents you from experiencing an asthmatic attack. It will not stop an asthma attack that has started already. You should carry an inhaled rescue medication to relieve the symptoms.
- Before starting your treatment with 10ng of Montair, let the doctor know if you suffer from liver disorders.
- Your doctor should know about all other medications you take as they can make Montelukast less effective or change its working mechanism.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women should start treatment with Montair 10mg only after consulting with a doctor.
- If you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking the Montair tablet, avoid driving or using heavy machines unless you can do it safely.
- During your treatment with Montair 10mg, avoid oily foods and stick to simple meals only.
