Singulair 10 Mg

Singulair 10 Mg Tablet

Singulair 10 Mg Tablet is the brand name of montelukast, a drug prescribed for people with asthma. Singulair 10 Mg helps prevent the wheezing and shortness of breath caused by asthma attacks.

Singulair 10 Mg Tabletcan also help decrease the frequency of asthma attacks, and it may be used to relieve the symptoms of hay fever, allergic rhinitis, and other allergies that cause sneezing and stuffy, runny, or itchy nose.You can also take it to prevent exercise-induced asthma.

Drug = Montelukast

Strength = 10 Mg

Manufacturer = Msd Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd

How To Take

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. Singulair 10 Mg Tabletmay be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

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Singulair 10 Mg Tablet

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Side Effects

Headache

Stomach pain, heartburn, upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea

Tooth pain

Tired feeling

Dizziness

Fever, stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, hoarseness

Mild rash

Upper respiratory infection

Earache or ear infection

Score throat or cough

Skin rash, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness

Mood or behavior changes, anxiety, depression, or thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself

Tremors or shaking

Easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin

Severe sinus pain, swelling, or irritation

Worsening asthma symptoms

Warning

Pregnancy = Use of Singulair 10 Mg in pregnant women should be avoided unless clearly needed. Consult your doctor and discuss the possible risks and benefits before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding = Use of Singulair 10 Mg should be avoided unless clearly needed. The risk of adverse effects in the                 infant is fairly low but caution should be exercised. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Acute asthma = Singulair 10 Mg is not recommended for use in patients having an acute and severe attack of asthma.

Medicine induced bronchospasm = Singulair 10 Mg is not recommended for use if the bronchospasm is due to a medicine being taken.

Liver disease = Singulair 10 Mg should be used with caution in patients having an impaired liver function.

Behaviour and mood changes = Singulair 10 Mg can cause changes in behavior and mood. Symptoms like agitation, irritability, anxiety, unusual dreams, suicidal thoughts should be reported to the doctor. Caution is advised while giving this medicine to people with pre-existing psychiatric disorders.

Uses

Singulair 10 Mg Tablet is used for the prevention and maintenance of asthma. This medicine also helps in relieving the symptoms of chronic asthma.

Singulair 10 Mg Tablet is used for relieving the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. The allergic condition could be seasonal or non-seasonal and long lasting.

Singulair 10 Mg Tablet 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.