Oxair Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Montelukast Na

Indications/Uses

Prophylaxis & chronic treatment of asthma. Relief of day- & nighttime symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults ≥15 yr.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Asthma &/or allergic rhinitis Adult One 10-mg tab daily. Childn 6-14 yr One 5-mg tab daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Special Precautions

Known aspirin sensitivity. Not to be used in acute asthma attacks. Not to be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids.

Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, pruritus, urticaria; dream abnormalities & hallucinations, drowsiness, irritability, restlessness, insomnia; nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, diarrhea; myalgia including muscle cramps.

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Drug Interactions

Phenobarb; aspirin, NSAIDs.

MIMS Class

Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations

ATC Classification

R03DC03 - montelukast ; Belongs to the class of leukotriene receptor antagonists. Used in the systemic treatment of obstructive airway diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Oxair chewable tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 3's

Form

Oxair FC tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

10's

Oxair

montelukast

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries