Montair Chewable Tablets 5mg

Montair chewable pills are formulated to prevent asthma attacks in adults and pediatrics 12 months of age and older. It is extremely useful for those whose asthma is not under control by using regular inhaled corticosteroids and short-acting beta agonist relievers. The medicine is used in addition to these drugs. The main ingredient of the medicine is Montelukast sodium, which is a leukotriene antagonist. This pharmaceutical drug is used worldwide for the treatment of various seasonal allergies and especially for relieving signs of asthma.

What is Montair chewable used for?

Montair chewable tablets are for the prevention and chronic treatment of asthma. It is also prescribed to manage seasonal allergic rhinitis. Furthermore. It is useful in preventing exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in patients six years and older.

How does Montair chewable work?

Being a leukotriene against, the active ingredient of the medicine works by antagonizing the effects of leukotrienes, which mediate airway edema, smooth muscle constriction, altered cellular activity. This results in decreased frequency and severity of acute asthma attack.

What does Montair chewable contain?

The tablets contain Montelukast sodium as the main ingredient. Montelukast sodium is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor agonist, which is helpful in preventing seasonal, perennial allergic rhinitis. 

What medications interact with Montair chewable?

Certain other medications can interact with Montair chewable tablets and cause health issues. So, it is important to consult your physician before taking any medication. Especially, tell your physician about the following drugs:

• Cimetidine
• Ivacaftor
• Heparin
• Gemfibrozil
• Esomeprazole
• Antifungal drugs like itraconazole
• Antidepressant medications like rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine
• St. John’s Wort
• Prostate disorder drugs
• High blood pressure medications
• HIV drugs like darunavir, atazanavir, ritonavir, etc.

When should Montair chewable not be used?

The chewable tablets are not suitable for patients who are hypersensitive to Montelukast sodium or other components of the medication.

Exercise caution in the following situations:-

• Acute attacks of asthma
• Hepatic insufficiency
• Phenylketonuria
• Reduction of corticosteroid therapy
• Pregnancy
• Lactation
• Pediatrics

What are the side effects of Montair chewable?

• Gastrointestinal issues- diarrhea, nausea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, increased liver enzymes
• Neurological disorders- tremor
• EENT disorders- otitis, nosebleed, sinusitis
• Central nervous system disorders- Anxiety, fatigue, hallucinations, aggressions, suicidal thoughts, dream abnormalities, insomnia, weakness, restlessness, disorientation, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, headache
• Dermatological issues- toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, rash
• Respiratory disorders- rhinorrhea, cough
• Miscellaneous issues- fever, eosinophilic conditions

How should Montair chewable be used?

The medicine should be taken once daily, in the evening. Take the tablet one hour or two hours after a meal. The tablet is meant to be chewed and sucked, avoid swallowing it.

Patients are instructed to take medicine on a regular basis. Keep taking it when your symptoms are under control. Do not discontinue the treatment unless instructed to you by your physician. 

How long should you use Montair chewable?

Take the chewable tablets as long as the physician prescribes you to do. Do not discontinue the treatment without discussing with your physician.

Missed dose of Montair chewable

If you forget to take the dose of Montair chewable tablets, skip that dose and take the next dose on the recommended period if it’s too late, but if is less than the 12 hours of the missed dose then go and take it. Avoid taking two doses at the same time to recognize the missed one.

How should Montair chewable be stored?

Store it at controlled room temperature. Protect it from direct light and moisture. Always store in original package. Do not freeze the medicine.