Monkasta 10 mg 28 tablets

Form

tableti saghech i

Dosage mg

10

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28

Monkasta - Monkasta 10 mg 28 tablets The active ingredient of Monkasta 10 mg tablets is montelukast. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist. It blocks substances naturally produced in the lungs – leukotrienes, which cause narrowing of the airways and inflammation of the mucous membrane, which in turn can cause asthma symptoms. Leukotrienes also cause allergic symptoms. Blocking the activity of leukotrienes alleviates asthma symptoms and seasonal allergic rhinitis and prevents the onset of asthma symptoms. Monkasta is used: • For the prevention and treatment of bronchial asthma. • To relieve daytime and nighttime symptoms of seasonal allergies. What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic lung disease. Asthma is characterized by: • Difficulty breathing due to narrowing of the airways; the condition of the airways worsens or improves under various circumstances. • Swelling (inflammation) of the mucous membrane of the airways. • During asthma, the patient reacts to many irritants, such as cigarette smoke, plant pollen, or cold air. See blog: Monkasta — a drug for the treatment of bronchial asthma and seasonal allergies Asthma symptoms include: • Cough, wheezing, shortness of breath. What is seasonal allergic rhinitis? Seasonal allergic rhinitis (also known as hay fever) occurs through environmental allergens, such as airborne pollen from trees, grasses, or weeds. Daytime and nighttime symptoms of allergic rhinitis may include: • Runny nose, itchy nose; • Sneezing; • Watery, swollen, and red eyes; Before taking Monkasta, inform your doctor about any medical problems or allergies you have or have had. Do not take Monkasta: • If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to montelukast or any of the ingredients of Monkasta. Use caution when taking Monkasta: • It is important to take the medicine as prescribed by your doctor, even if you have no symptoms or are having an asthma attack. • If asthma symptoms worsen, contact your doctor immediately. • If you need to use a beta-agonist inhaler (also known as a bronchodilator or nebulizer) more often than usual, consult your doctor immediately. • Monkasta is not a medication for treating acute asthma attacks. It will not help you in case of an acute asthma attack and therefore should not be used for this purpose. In case of an attack, follow your doctor's advice. Always carry your asthma attack inhaler with you. • Monkasta should not replace corticosteroid (inhaled or oral) medications that you are already taking. • Contact your doctor for advice if you have any of the following symptoms: flu-like symptoms, tingling or numbness in your arms and legs, worsening of pulmonary symptoms, and/or rash. • You should not take any acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) if they worsen your asthma. Taking other medicines: Some medicines may interfere with the action of Monkasta, and Monkasta may interfere with the action of other medicines. Before starting Monkasta, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medications: • Phenobarbital (used to treat epilepsy) • Phenytoin (used to treat epilepsy) • Rifampicin (used to treat tuberculosis and some other infections). Monkasta can be taken with other asthma medications. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Taking Monkasta with food: The medicine can be taken with or without food. Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult your doctor before taking any medication. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, consult your doctor before taking Monkasta. Monkasta is only permitted for pregnant women if it is absolutely necessary. It is not known whether Monkasta is excreted in breast milk. If you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, consult your doctor before taking Monkasta. Monkasta is only permitted for breastfeeding mothers if it is absolutely necessary. Driving and operating machinery Monkasta does not affect a patient's ability to drive or operate machinery, however, individual reactions to the drug may occur. Patients who have taken Monkasta have rarely experienced certain side effects (such as dizziness and drowsiness), which may also affect their ability to drive or operate machinery. Important information about some ingredients in Monkasta Monkasta contains lactose. If your doctor has informed you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. How to take Monkasta Always take Monkasta exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you are unsure about anything, consult your doctor. Take Monkasta once a day, with or without food, as directed by your doctor. The usual dose for patients over 15 years of age with asthma or allergic rhinitis is one 10 mg tablet once a day. For children aged 2 to 6 years, 4 mg. Monkasta once a day for chewing. For children aged 6 to 14 years, 1 chewable tablet once a day. Patients with asthma should take Monkasta once a day, in the evening. Patients with allergic rhinitis should take Monkasta once a day, as directed by their doctor. Regardless of whether you have symptoms or not, it is important to continue taking Monkasta for the duration prescribed by your doctor to maintain asthma control. The medicine can only improve asthma symptoms if taken long-term. Monkasta should not be taken with other medications containing the same active ingredient – montelukast. Pediatric patients 10 mg Monkasta is not recommended for patients under 15 years of age. For patients aged 6 to 14 years, Monkasta 5 mg chewable tablets are available. For patients aged 2 to 5 years, Monkasta 4 mg chewable tablets are available. The safety and efficacy of montelukast have not been studied in children under 6 months of age. If you take more Monkasta than you should If you take more Monkasta than you should, contact your doctor immediately. No side effects have been reported in cases of overdose. The most frequently reported side effects were: abdominal pain, drowsiness, thirst, headache, vomiting, and hyperactivity. If you forget to take Monkasta Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Continue taking the medicine as usual: one tablet once a day. If you stop taking Monkasta Do not stop taking the medicine on your own. It is important to continue taking Monkasta for the duration prescribed by your doctor, which will also help you control your asthma symptoms. If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor. Possible side effects Like all medicines, Monkasta may cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. In a clinical trial of Monkasta 10 mg film-coated tablets, the following side effects were generally observed (in 1 to 10 out of 100 patients): • Abdominal pain • Headache These effects were usually mild and occurred more frequently than with placebo. Since the drug has been on the market, there have been reports of the following side effects: • Tendency to bleed; • Allergic reactions, including: rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat, which may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing. • Nightmares, hallucinations, insomnia, irritability, restlessness, agitation, including aggressive behaviors, tremor, depression, and in very rare cases, suicidal thoughts. • Dizziness, drowsiness, tingling and/or numbness, seizures. • Tachycardia. • Nosebleeds. • Indigestion (dyspepsia), diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting. • Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis). • Bruises, rash, itching, small red spots under the skin (erythema nodosum). • Joint pain (arthralgia), muscle pain (myalgia), including muscle spasms. • Fatigue, malaise, chills. In patients with asthma treated with montelukast, a combination of symptoms such as flu-like illness, tingling in the legs and arms, numbness, worsening of pulmonary symptoms, and/or rash (Churg-Strauss syndrome) has been observed very rarely. If any of the above symptoms occur, contact your doctor immediately. If any of the symptoms become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor. How to store Monkasta Keep out of reach of children. Store in the original packaging to protect from light. Do not use Monkasta after the expiry date indicated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. The medicine should not be disposed of in household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment. Further information What Monkasta contains • The active ingredient is montelukast. Each 10 mg film-coated tablet contains montelukast, equivalent to 10.4 mg of montelukast sodium. • Other ingredients are: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose (E460), povidone (E1201), croscarmellose sodium (E468) in the tablet core, and hypromellose (E464), titanium dioxide (E171), talc (E553b), propylene glycol (E1520), red iron oxide (E172), and yellow iron oxide (E172) in the tablet coating. What Monkasta looks like and contents of the pack Pink film-coated tablets, they are round, slightly biconvex, with beveled edges. Monkasta is supplied in boxes containing 28 film-coated tablets distributed on a blister. Each blister contains 7 or 14 tablets. Conditions of dispensing Prescription only. 28 film-coated tablets Each 10 mg film-coated tablet contains montelukast, equivalent to 10.4 mg of montelukast sodium. Monkasta contains lactose. Information on safety measures and other components is provided in the instructions for use. The medicine is available by prescription only.