Monas 10mg Tablet

Uses of Monas 10

• Asthma prevention
• Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

How to use Monas 10

• Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole.
• Do not chew, crush or break it.
• Monas 10 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side effects of Monas 10

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Diarrhea

Quick Sggestions:

• Monas 10 has been prescribed for asthma prevention as well as the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
• It's a relatively safe drug with few side effects.
• If you have exercise-induced asthma, take Monas 10 2 hours before exercising.
• It does not work immediately and should not be used to treat acute breathing problems. To control sudden difficulty breathing, use your rescue inhaler.
• Even if you feel better, do not stop using it without first consulting your doctor.

Indications of Monas 10

• Monas 10 is a medication used to prevent and treat asthma.
• Acute Prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
• Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis (AR): Seasonal & Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

Pharmacology

Montelukast is an orally active, selective leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (CysLT1). The cysteinyl leukotrienes (LTC4, LTD4, LTE4) are arachidonic acid metabolism products that are released by a variety of cells, including mast cells and eosinophils. Cysteinyl leukotrienes and leukotriene receptor occupancy have been linked to the pathophysiology of asthma and allergic rhinitis, including airway edema, smooth muscle contraction, and altered cellular activity associated with the inflammatory process, all of which contribute to asthma symptoms.

Dosage & Administration of Monas 10

Pediatric patients (6 months to 5 years)-

• Asthma & Allergic Rhinitis: 4 mg/day
• Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction: Not recommended

Pediatric patients (6 to 14 years)-

• Asthma & Allergic Rhinitis: 5 mg/day
• Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction: 5 mg/day

Adults & adolescents (15 years & older)-

• Asthma & Allergic Rhinitis: 10 mg/day
• Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction: 10 mg/day

Renal Dose

• Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment is needed.

Patients suffering from both asthma and allergic rhinitis should only take one dose per day in the evening. A single dose should be taken at least 2 hours before exercise to prevent acute exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.

How Monas 10 works

Monas 10 works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.

What if you forget to take Monas 10?

If you miss a dose of Monas 10, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Interaction of Monas 10

When combined with theophylline, prednisone, prednisolone, terfenadine, digoxin, warfarin, gemfibrozil, itraconazole, thyroid hormones, sedative-hypnotics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, benzodiazepines, decongestants, oral contraceptives, and Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme inducers, no dose adjustment is required.

Regarding food and others: Food and other conditions had no significant effect on bioavailability or other conditions.

Contraindications

Monas 10 is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product.

Pregnancy & Lactation

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Monas 10 should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Montelukast is excreted in breast milk. So caution should be exercised when Montelukast is given to a nursing mother.

Precautions & Warnings

Montelukast is not approved for treating bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks, including status asthmatic. Agitation, hostility, anxiousness, depression, disorientation, disturbance in attention, dream abnormalities, hallucinations, insomnia, irritability, memory impairment, restlessness, somnambulism, suicidal thinking, behavior (including suicide), and tremors are examples of neuropsychiatric events.

Storage Conditions of Mons 10

Store in a cool & dry place below 30°C, and protect from light & moisture. Keep out of reach of children.