Kastel Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Montelukast Na

Indications/Uses

Bronchial asthma & allergic rhinitis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult >15 yr 10 mg, 6-14 yr 5 mg, 2-5 yr 4 mg. All doses to be taken once daily at bedtime.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Not for treatment of acute asthma attacks. Hepatic impairment or cirrhosis.

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Adverse Reactions

Headache, increased incidence of resp tract infection (in the elderly) & GI disturbances. Generalized pain, arthralgia, myalgia, fever & dizziness; urticaria & angioedema.

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Drug Interactions

Potent hepatic enzyme inducers eg, phenytoin. Aspirin & other NSAIDs.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations

ATC Classification

R03DC03 - montelukast ; Belongs to the class of leukotriene receptor antagonists. Used in the systemic treatment of obstructive airway diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Kastel chewable tab 4 mg

Packing/Price

30's (P600/box)

Form

Kastel FC tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

30's (P900/box)

Kastel

montelukast

Manufacturer:

Medhaus

Distributor:

Medhaus