Montelukast Organon
This medicine helps control asthma by blocking substances that cause airways to narrow and swell.
Form
purutabletti
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Montelukast sodium
Manufacturer
N.V. Organon
How to Use
Dosage
One 5 mg chewable tablet once a day in the evening.
Method
Chew the tablet before swallowing. Take it even if you feel well or have an asthma attack.
Important
Do not take more than one 5 mg chewable tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Upper respiratory infection
- •Headache
- •Stomach pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Rash
- •Fever
- •High liver enzyme levels
RARE
- •Allergic reactions, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, which can cause trouble breathing or swallowing.
- •Mood and behavior changes, such as anxiety, aggressive behavior, hostility, depression, or seizures.
- •Increased tendency to bleed.
- •Tremors.
- •Palpitations (fast or irregular heartbeat).
- •A combination of symptoms such as flu-like illness, tingling or numbness in arms and legs, worsening lung problems, and/or rash (Churg-Strauss syndrome).
- •Low blood platelet count.
- •Hallucinations, confusion, suicidal thoughts or actions.
- •Swelling or inflammation in the lungs.
- •Severe skin reactions, such as painful red spots (erythema multiforme), which may appear suddenly.
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis).
- •Unusual dreams, including nightmares.
- •Sleep problems, such as difficulty sleeping or sleepwalking.
- •Irritability, anxiety, or restlessness.
- •Dizziness, drowsiness, or tingling/numbness.
- •Nosebleeds.
- •Dry mouth or indigestion.
- •Bruising, itching, or hives.
- •Joint or muscle pain, or muscle cramps.
- •Bedwetting in children.
- •Weakness, tiredness, feeling unwell, or swelling.
- •Attention problems, memory loss, or involuntary muscle movements.
- •Obsessive-compulsive symptoms or stuttering.
- •Painful red lumps under the skin, most often on the shins (erythema nodosum).
Important Warnings
- If your asthma gets worse or you have trouble breathing, tell your doctor right away.
- This medicine is not for sudden asthma attacks. Always carry your rescue inhaler.
- Do not stop taking other asthma medicines unless your doctor tells you to. This medicine does not replace them.
- Tell your doctor if you or your child gets flu-like symptoms, tingling or numbness in arms/legs, worsening lung problems, and/or a rash.
- Do not take aspirin or other anti-inflammatory pain medicines (NSAIDs) if they make your asthma worse.
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- Contact your doctor if you notice behavior or mood changes, depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
- Do not give this medicine to children under 6 years old.
- Avoid taking this medicine with food; take it at least one hour before or two hours after a meal.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor before using this medicine.
- This medicine contains aspartame, which is a source of phenylalanine. It can be harmful if you or your child has phenylketonuria (PKU).
- This medicine contains benzyl alcohol, which can cause allergic reactions. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have liver/kidney problems, ask your doctor before use, as large amounts can build up and cause problems.
- Do not use other medicines containing montelukast.