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Opesinkast 5 drug with the main ingredient is Montelukast, which is circulated and used with the effect of preventing the symptoms of shortness of breath, asthma, chest tightness and cough caused by asthma. So what is the dose of Opesinkast 5 for patients with respiratory diseases? The following article will summarize and provide knowledge about the uses and usage of Opesinkast 5.
1. What is Opesinkast 5?
Opesinkast 5 is a medicine for the respiratory tract. Opesinkast 5 is prepared in the form of tablets, packing 7 tablets, each box of 4 blisters. Opesinkast 5 is composed of the main active ingredient, Montelukast 5 mg, with the main use of which is to prevent symptoms such as wheezing, narrowing of the airways, chest tightness and cough caused by asthma. Montelukast is also used to prevent bronchospasm that causes breathing difficulties during exercise, to treat symptoms of acute or chronic allergic rhinitis.
2. What are the effects of Opesinkast 5?
Opesinkast 5 is made from Montelukast 5 mg and other excipients just enough for one tablet. Montelukast is used to antagonize Leikotrien receptors (LTRAs). LTRAs are lipid metabolites involved in asthma and allergic reactions. Montelukast antagonizes LTRAs, helping to relieve asthma symptoms and prevent bronchospasm.
Specific effects of Opesinkast 5 are listed as follows:
Prophylaxis and treatment of asthma, chronic bronchial asthma in adults and children over 12 months of age. Prevention and prophylaxis of bronchospasm. exertion in adults and children 6 years of age and older Helps relieve and relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis such as sneezing, stuffy, runny and itchy nose in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Helps relieve symptoms of year-round allergic rhinitis in adults and children 6 months of age and older.
3. Usage of Opesinkast 5
3.1. How to use Opesinkast 5 For this drug, patients use it orally. Use the product by swallowing the tablet whole with cooled boiled water. Absolutely do not break, crush or chew because the medicinal properties can be degraded.
3.2. Dosage of Opesinkast 5 Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma: 10 mg orally once a day. For people with asthma, patients should take it in the evening. For allergic rhinitis, you can arrange the time to take it to suit your needs. For patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis, only one dose per day should be taken in the evening.
Usual dose for adults to prevent bronchospasm: 2 hours before exercise should take 10 mg. Patients need to have a quick, short-acting beta-2 drug on hand to stop spasms and shortness of breath. Only the use of montelukast has not been clinically tested to prevent the risk of acute bronchospasm caused by exercise.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma: Depending on the age and progression of the disease, the doctor will have individual recommendations for each patient.
Usual dose to prevent bronchospasm in children: Children who are using Opesinkast are aged 6 years and older, depending on age and disease progression, there will be different dosage levels.
3.3. Treatment in case of forgetting, overdosing Missed dose: In case of missed dose, use Opesinkast 5 as soon as you remember. In case it is almost time for the next dose, the patient should skip the missed dose and continue taking the next dose as prescribed by the doctor. Remember, do not take double the prescribed dose.
Overdose: In the event of an overdose of Opesinkast 5 and symptoms suspected to be related to an overdose of the product, contact 911 immediately or go to the nearest medical facility. best to see a doctor and get advice.
3.4. Contraindications Opesinkast 5 Contraindicated in patients who are allergic or hypersensitive to Montelukast or any of its ingredients.
4. Notes when using Opesinkast 5
Side effects of Opesinkast 5
When using Opesinkast 5, patients may experience common side effects such as:
Upper respiratory tract infection due to bacterial infection Headache, dizziness and related symptoms to the respiratory tract such as sinus pain, sinus swelling, worsening asthma symptoms, etc. Skin reactions such as rash, bruising, itching; Severe cases can cause blistering and peeling. Drug Interactions Opesinkast 5
When using Opesinkast 5, it can be combined in the treatment of asthma such as bronchodilators, inhaled or oral corticosteroids.
Preserve Opesinkast 5
Store Opesinkast 5 in a cool place, avoid sunlight on the product.
The appropriate storage temperature for Opesinkast 5 is from 20 degrees to 28 degrees C.
Store the tablets in the manufacturer's packaging.
Patients must not take the medicine when the expiry date printed on the package has expired, the pill is discolored or changed in taste.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Opesinkast 5 is a prescription drug, so when a patient needs to buy it, a doctor should prescribe it and designate it for use. Patients should adhere to using the drug according to the instructions for use listed on the instruction sheet for use of Opesinkast 5 or the doctor's prescription sheet.
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