Kastair EZ Tab/Kastair Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Montelukast Na

Indications/Uses

Tab: Treatment of bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis concomitant to bronchial asthma & allergic rhinitis. Oral granules: Prophylaxis & chronic treatment of asthma in childn 6 mth to 5 yr; seasonal allergic rhinitis in childn 2-5 yr; perennial allergic rhinitis in childn 6 mth to 5 yr; prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in childn 2-5 yr.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

4 mg Childn 6 mth-5 yr 1 tab once daily. 5 mg Childn >15 yr 2 tab once daily, 6-14 yr 1 tab once daily. Oral granules Childn 6 mth to 5 yr 1 sachet once a day.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food. Dissolve in mouth or chew before swallowing.

Contraindications

Tab: Do not use for treatment of acute asthma attacks including status asthmaticus.

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ known aspirin sensitivity. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <6 mth.

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Adverse Reactions

Upper resp infection, fever, headache, pharyngitis, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, otitis media, flu, rhinorrhea, sinusitis & otitis.

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Drug Interactions

Tab: Aspirin & other NSAIDs, phenobarb, rifampicin.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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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

Kastair oral granules 4 mg

Packing/Price

4 mg x 28 × 1's

Form

Kastair EZ Tab tab 4 mg

Packing/Price

28's (P575.85/pack)

Form

Kastair EZ Tab tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

28's

Kastair EZ Tab/Kastair

montelukast

Manufacturer:

UNILAB, Inc

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc