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G5 Enfankast is used for the prevention and treatment of chronic bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis and exercise-induced bronchospasm. To better understand the use of G5 Enfankast, the side effects and notes when using it, please read the following article.
1. What is G5 Enfankast?
Drug G5 Enfankast is a group of drugs that act on the respiratory tract with the ingredient Montelukast. The drug contains the main ingredient Montelukast, other active ingredients and excipients with just the right amount of medicine provided by the manufacturer.
Dosage form: Pack, Box of 30 sachets x 1.5g
Pharmacodynamics:
Oral Montelukast is an anti-inflammatory agent that improves inflammatory parameters due to asthma. Montelukast strongly inhibits the physiological effects of LTC4, LTD4, LTE4 at the CysLT1 receptor without any agonist effects. Montelukast causes bronchodilators within 2 hours of oral administration, these effects are synergistic with bronchodilator-induced β-agonist administration. Pharmacokinetics:
Kinetics of absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs to know how to choose the route of drug delivery (oral, intramuscular, intravenous...); the number of times of taking the drug in a day; Dosage depends on each case (age, disease state, physiological state...)
2. What are the uses of G5 Enfankast?
Effect of Montelukast in the formula:
Montelukast is a compound with anti-inflammatory properties, reducing inflammation caused by asthma. The bronchodilator effect of β-agonists is dependent on the action of Montelukast. Treatment with Montelukast inhibits both early and late-stage bronchospasm. It significantly reduces airway eosinophils (as measured in sputum) and peripheral blood, and improves clinical asthma control. Indications of the drug G5 Enfankast:
Prophylaxis, treatment of chronic bronchial asthma. Aspirin-sensitive asthmatics. Prophylaxis of exercise-induced bronchospasm. Relieves symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
3. The side effects of the drug G5 Enfankast
The drug can cause the following side effects:
Tremor or shaking; Rash, bruising, severe itching, pain, numbness, muscle weakness. Severe skin reactions, fever, sore throat, swelling of the face or tongue, burning eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple rash that causes blistering and peeling. Asthma symptoms worsen. Sinus pain that gets worse, swelling or burning. Easy bruising, unusual bleeding in organs such as the nose, vagina, rectum or mouth. There are mood and behavior changes, anxiety, depression, and self-injurious behaviors. You may also experience the following less serious side effects:
Toothache ; Stomach pain, heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea; mild rash; Feeling tired; fever, stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, and hoarseness; Headache. While these are less serious side effects, you need to see your doctor for treatment to protect your health.
4. Drug interactions
When using 2 or more drugs at the same time, drug interactions often occur, leading to antagonism or synergism.
Drug interactions can change how the drug works or increase the effect of side effects. This document does not cover all possible drug interactions. It's best to write down a list of all the medications you're taking (including prescription, nonprescription and dietary supplements) to show your doctor or pharmacist. You should not take, stop or change the dosage of the medicine without your doctor's approval.
Although certain drugs should not be taken together, in some cases 2 different drugs can be used together even when interactions can occur. In these cases, the doctor may change the dose of the medicine, or take other precautions as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any prescribed medicines. Your medical condition may affect the use of this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have any health problems, especially:
Allergy to the pain reliever Aspirin; are allergic to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), eg Celecoxib, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Advil, Aleve, or Motrin; Medicines to treat urinary diseases (phenylketonuria).
5. How to use G5 Enfankast effectively
G5 Enfankast can be used in the following ways:
Put directly in the mouth or sprinkle on a spoonful of soft food. Dissolve in breast milk or infant feeding solution. Use the drug once a day, time to take:
Asthma patients, children: Use in the evening. Allergic rhinitis: Depends on each subject. Note:
Only open the package right after use. The medicine must be used within 15 minutes of opening. With drugs that have been mixed with other foods, do not keep them for future use. Do not mix the drug with other fluids (except breast milk and infant feeding solutions). Recommended dose for the treatment of asthma, allergic rhinitis:
Children from 6 months to 5 years old: 4mg per day. Children 6-14 years old: 5mg daily. Children 14-18 years old and adults: 10mg daily. Treatment in case of missed dose, overdose:
Overdose: When taking a dose higher than 100mg, you may experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, drowsiness, thirst, headache, vomiting and increased agitation. If there are signs of overdose, the patient should be taken immediately to a medical center for monitoring and treatment. Missed dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine as usual.
6. Be careful when using medicine and how to store it
Use in pregnant women and lactating mothers:
There are no specific studies on the clinical use of the drug in pregnant or lactating women. You should consult your doctor before taking the medicine. People who drive and operate machines:
The drug does not affect the ability to drive and use machines. Other special note:
Care should be taken and close monitoring is required when reducing the dose of systemic corticosteroids. Do not suddenly replace oral or inhaled corticosteroids with this medicine. Do not use drugs that have passed the expiry date indicated on the package. The drug can only be used with a doctor's prescription. Read the user manual carefully before use. Storage conditions for G5 Enfankast:
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. The temperature should not exceed 30oC. Keep out of reach of CHILDREN. The above is information about the uses, dosage and usage of G5 Enfankast. Patients should carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before use. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy drugs to treat at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
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