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The article was written by Pharmacist Cao Thanh Tu - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.Asthma is caused by inflammation in the small airways of the lungs. This inflammation irritates the muscles around the airways and causes them to contract, narrowing the airways making it difficult to breathe. Asthma symptoms can flare up over time and may have no apparent reason.
1. Composition and uses of Smart Air 10mg
The main ingredient of the drug Smart-Air 10mg is Montelukast. Smart-Air 10mg is indicated for the prevention and treatment of chronic bronchial asthma and the symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis in adults and children 15 years of age and older.
However, some people find their symptoms made worse by certain triggers such as exercise and pollen. These factors cause the body to produce a chemical called leukotriene, which causes inflammation. Montelukast helps control asthma symptoms by blocking the effects of leucotrienes.
2. Indications / Contraindications to Smart-Air 10mg in what cases?
Smart-Air is indicated for the prevention and treatment of chronic bronchial asthma, including the prevention of both daytime and nighttime asthma symptoms, the treatment of aspirin-sensitive asthmatics, and the prevention of bronchospasm. manage by exertion.In addition, the drug also relieves the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis).
Do not use Smart-Air for people who are sensitive to any of the ingredients of the drug. The drug does not relieve the symptoms of an asthma attack immediately, do not use Smart-Air to relieve asthma, only use it for prevention purposes.
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3. Dosage / Usage of Smart-Air 10mg for adults and children
Use Smart–Air 10mg only for adults and children 15 years of age and older. Dosage is 1 tablet/day. For younger patients, it is necessary to choose the appropriate dosage and dosage form:
Children from 6-14 years old: dose of 5mg/day Children from 6 months to 5 years old: dose of 4mg/day The drug is taken orally once a day. in the evening, can be taken with or without food. Because the drug has a prophylactic effect, it is necessary to continue using it even if there are no symptoms of asthma. If your asthma symptoms get worse or if you need to use more relievers, tell your doctor right away. If using medication to prevent an asthma attack caused by exercise, take it at least 2 hours before these activities.
However, if you are taking Smart-Air daily for prevention of asthma or chronic allergies, do not take a second trial dose for prevention of exercise-induced asthma. In this case, your doctor will prescribe you the appropriate medication to prevent exercise-induced asthma.
4. Side effects of Smart-Air 10mg
The side effects of Smart-Air 10mg are usually mild and do not usually require discontinuation. Common side effects are headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, sinusitis, nasopharyngitis.
Very rarely, patients taking this medicine may experience changes in mood and attitude such as aggressive or antagonistic actions, anxiety, depression, disorientation, unusual dreams, hallucinations, insomnia. , have suicidal thoughts and behavior. Tell your doctor right away if you have any of these signs.
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