Montek 5 MG Tablet

Montek 5 MG Tablet is used to treat asthma, hay fever and seasonal allergy symptoms. It prevents asthma attacks and breathing problems caused by exercise.

This medication belongs to the class of a leukotriene receptor antagonist and works by blocking leukotriene that causes allergic reactions in the body. It selectively blocks the action of this chemical in the body.

Before using this medicine inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions :

• If you are allergic to any of its ingredients or to any medicines, food and other substances.
• If you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
• If you are taking any dietary supplement, herbal preparation, or other prescribed medicines.
• If you have a history of alcoholism or liver problems.
• If you have mental problems or mood swings including depression, suicidal thoughts, etc.
• If you are lactose intolerant.
• If you are taking a corticosteroid and are planning to stop or lower the dose.

The medication can treat the below provided problems:

• Asthma

  This medication is used for the prevention and maintenance of asthma. This medicine also helps in relieving the symptoms of chronic asthma.

• Allergic Rhinitis

  This medication is used for relieving the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. The allergic condition could be seasonal or non-seasonal and long lasting.

• Bronchospasm

  This medication is also used for the prevention of sudden narrowing of airways, which can cause breathing difficulties. This medicine is used mostly for exercise-induced bronchospasm.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a history of allergy to this medication or any other component present with it in the dosage form.

A patient can suffer from the following side effects:

• Headache

• Stomach Pain

• Hypersensitivity

• Elevated Liver Enzymes

• Dizziness

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Fever

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine can be observed after 1-3 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Use of this medicine in pregnant women should be avoided unless clearly needed.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Use of this medicine should be avoided unless clearly needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Information not available.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Information not available.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Montek 5 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Romilast 5 MG Tablet

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• Monti 5 MG Tablet

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Astham 5 MG Tablet

  Fdc Ltd

• Lastair 5 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Sefdin 500 MG Injection

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. The missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.

• Overdose instructions

  Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms may include stomach pain, sleeplessness, vomiting, and agitation.

• India

• United States

• Japan

This medication belongs to the class of chemical that causes allergic reactions in the body. This medicine selectively blocks the action of this chemical in the body.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

• Interaction with Disease

  Liver Disease

  Report the incidence of a liver disease or impaired liver function to the doctor before receiving this medicine. Clinical safety monitoring may be required if the impairment is severe. Caution is advised for patients having mild to moderate liver impairment.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  Ethanol

  You are advised to restrict or minimize the consumption of alcohol while using this medicine. Report any unwanted effects to the doctor on priority.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Carbamazepine

  Report the use of either of the medicines to the doctor. You may require an adjusted dose and safety monitoring while taking these medicines together. Contact your doctor if your symptoms get worse or you experience some side effects.

  Fluconazole

  Report the use of either of the medicines to the doctor. You may require an adjusted dose and safety monitoring while taking these medicines together. Contact your doctor if your symptoms get worse or you experience some side effects like headache, fever, sore throat etc.

  Phenytoin

  Report the use of either of the medicines to the doctor. You may require an adjusted dose and safety monitoring while taking these medicines together. Contact your doctor if your symptoms get worse or you experience some side effects.

  Phenobarbital

  Report the use of either of the medicines to the doctor. You may require an adjusted dose and safety monitoring while taking these medicines together. Contact your doctor if your symptoms get worse or you experience some side effects.