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Usalukast 10 is a medicine used to treat and control allergic conditions that cause respiratory manifestations such as sneezing, runny nose, bronchospasm. Regular use of the drug reduces the severity of acute asthma attacks and reduces the frequency of asthma hospitalizations in patients with bronchial asthma.
1. What is Usalukast 10?
Usalukast 10mg drug has the main ingredient is Montelukast (as Montelukast sodium) 10mg, is made in the form of film-coated tablets. The main ingredient Montelukast has an inhibitory effect on the inflammatory substance leukotriene. This leukotriene is normally produced by the body when exposed to allergens, causing an increase in airway secretions and constriction of the muscles around the airways, triggering an asthma attack. When used regularly, it can help:
Prevent wheezing and shortness of breath caused by asthma and help reduce the number of asthma attacks. Relieving the symptoms of diseases that cause fever in the summer and allergic rhinitis with symptoms of coughing, sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, itchy nose. For use before exercise to help prevent anterior respiratory spasm during exercise: Exercise can cause bronchospasm, taking medication can help reduce the number of times you need to use it breathe.
2. Indications and contraindications of the drug Usalukast 10
2.1.Indication Usalukast 10 is indicated for use in the following cases:
Prophylaxis and supportive treatment of chronic bronchial asthma in adults and children aged 15 years and older, including prevention of symptoms. of daytime asthma and also nocturnal symptoms, treatment in patients with asthma sensitive to aspirin. Prophylaxis of exercise-induced bronchospasm. Relieves daytime and nighttime symptoms of allergic rhinitis. 2.2.Contraindications Do not use for people who are sensitive to any ingredient of the drug
3. Dosage and how to use Usalukast 10
How to use: The drug is usually taken once a day when full or hungry, the patient should take the drug with plenty of water. Accordingly, patients should take the drug at night before going to bed to treat asthma and prevent asthma. With allergic rhinitis , the duration of administration depends on the needs of the individual patient.
Dosage:
For patients with both bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis, should take 1 tablet per day at night before going to bed. The therapeutic effect of Montelukast on asthma pathological parameters is achieved within 1 day of dosing. However, patients should continue to take Montelukast even though their asthma is under control, as well as during other periods of worsening asthma. Patients 15 years of age and older with asthma and/or possible allergic rhinitis: Take 1 10mg tablet daily or take 2 5mg tablets. Usual Adult Dose to Help Prevent Bronchospasm: Take 10mg of Montelukast at least 2 hours before exercise. Subsequent additional doses should not be administered within 24 hours of the previous dose. No dose adjustment is required for patients with renal impairment, mild and moderate hepatic impairment, and the elderly.
Overdose and missed dose:
Overdose: If you overdose on the manufacturer's instructions, the patient needs to go to a medical facility immediately for monitoring and appropriate treatment advice. Missed dose: If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take it if it is almost time for the next hour and do not take a double dose as prescribed.
4. Side effects of the drug Usalukast 10
When taking Usalukast 10 may cause some side effects including:
Upper respiratory tract infection. Increased risk of bleeding, causing nosebleeds. Hypersensitivity reactions include anaphylaxis, angioedema, skin bruising, urticaria, pruritus, rash, erythema nodosum. Causes eosinophilic infiltration in the liver. Dizziness, somnolence, paresthesia/hypoesthesia, seizures. Palpitations Diarrhea, dry mouth, slow digestion, nausea, vomiting. Elevated serum ALT, AST enzymes, hepatitis (including cholestatic hepatitis, hepatocellular inflammation, mixed liver injury). Joint pain, muscle pain, can cause cramps, toothache, headache. Weakness or fatigue, malaise, swelling, fever. Changes in mood and behavior, tremors, anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, difficulty staying asleep, self-injurious behaviors or suicidal thoughts. Patients should tell their doctor immediately if they notice a change in behavior while taking the drug. You may experience other side effects when taking this medicine. In case of experiencing side effects of the drug, it is necessary to notify the doctor for advice and timely treatment.
5. Things to keep in mind when using Usalukast 10
Do not use concurrently with other products containing the same ingredient as montelukast.
The drug is used to prevent and support the treatment of allergic conditions. However, it is not a substitute for inhalers or corticosteroids in acute asthma attacks. Therefore, Usalukast 10 should not be used to treat acute asthma attacks.
Do not abruptly substitute oral/inhaled corticosteroids with Montelukast. Treatment in relation to other asthma medications should note:
Montelukast can be used in combination for patients on other treatment regimens. Reduce the dose of combination drugs: If the use of Montelukast is found to be effective, the dose of bronchodilators, inhaled or oral corticosteroids can be reduced, but do not suddenly replace the above drugs. Closely monitor clinical signs when patients reduce the dose of systemic corticosteroids or bronchodilators in patients taking Montelukast. In case of taking medication, but the patient finds signs of increased allergic disease, worsening asthma, it is necessary to return to the doctor to receive the advice of a doctor.
In addition to taking medication, you should control the risk factors for allergic disease, try to limit or avoid contact with the allergen if known.
Because the drug has not been adequately studied with pregnant and lactating women. Therefore, it is best not to use it if you are pregnant and breastfeeding. Unless the benefit of the drug outweighs the risk of harm.
Because the excipients contain lactose, people with galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase defect, glucose-galactose malabsorption should not use.
Drug interactions: Use caution when combining drugs, especially in children when using Usalukast with drugs such as phenytoin (medicine for epilepsy), phenobarbital (anticonvulsant), rifampicin (antibiotic).
Storage: The medicine should be stored in a cool place, away from direct light, away from moisture and out of reach of children.
Above is information about the uses, usage and dosage of Usalukast 10. The drug is used under the direction of a doctor. Patients should avoid taking the drug when they do not understand the effect of the drug on the body.
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