Alakast-FA Tablet 10's

Alakast-FA Tablet 10's is used to prevent asthma and treat allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, congestion, stuffy nose, or watery eyes. Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. An allergy is a condition that occurs when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance that is typically not harmful to your body. These foreign substances are known as ‘allergens.’

Alakast-FA Tablet 10's is a combination of three drugs, namely: Acebrophylline (mucolytic), Montelukast (leukotriene receptor antagonist), and Fexofenadine hydrochloride (antihistamine). Acebrophylline is a mucolytic (cough/sputum thinner) agent that helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Montelukast works by blocking the action of chemicals called leukotrienes that are released from the lungs, causing inflammation (swelling) and increased mucus production in the airways. Thereby, reducing inflammation, mucus production, and narrowing in the airways. Fexofenadine hydrochloride belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  

Take Alakast-FA Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will decide the dose and the duration of Alakast-FA Tablet 10's use based on your medical condition. Some people may experience a skin rash, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and stomach discomfort. Most of these side effects of Alakast-FA Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are known to be allergic to Alakast-FA Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Alakast-FA Tablet 10's. Alakast-FA Tablet 10's is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption with Alakast-FA Tablet 10's as it may increase drowsiness. Drive only if you are alert as Alakast-FA Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some people. It is advised to maintain 2 hours gap between taking Alakast-FA Tablet 10's and indigestion remedies containing magnesium and aluminium as taking these medicines at the same time may reduce the absorption of Alakast-FA Tablet 10's.

Alakast-FA Tablet 10's contains Acebrophylline, Montelukast, and Fexofenadine hydrochloride, which prevent asthma and treat allergic symptoms. Acebrophylline is a cough/sputum thinner that helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thereby helps to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways. Montelukast reduces inflammation, mucus production, and narrowing in the airways. Fexofenadine hydrochloride is an anti-allergic drug that blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Skin rash
• Heartburn
• Stomach discomfort

If you are known to be allergic to Alakast-FA Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Alakast-FA Tablet 10's. Alakast-FA Tablet 10's is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption with Alakast-FA Tablet 10's as it may increase drowsiness. Drive only if you are alert as Alakast-FA Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some people. If you notice changes in mood causing depression, self-harming thoughts or aggressive behaviour while taking Alakast-FA Tablet 10's, please consult a doctor immediately. It is advised to maintain 2 hours gap between taking Alakast-FA Tablet 10's and indigestion remedies containing magnesium and aluminium as taking these medicines at the same time may reduce the absorption of Alakast-FA Tablet 10's. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Alakast-FA Tablet 10's as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Alakast-FA Tablet 10's may interact with water pills (furosemide), medicines used to treat gout (allopurinol), antacid (cimetidine), drugs used to lower high blood pressure (diltiazem, verapamil), heart-related medicines (isoprenaline), anthelmintic (thiabendazole), corticosteroids (prednisone), oral contraceptives (ethinylestradiol), drugs used to treat high lipid levels (gemfibrozil), antibiotics (rifampicin, erythromycin, ciprofloxacin, amoxicillin, doxycycline), anticonvulsants (phenytoin, phenobarbital) and antifungals (ketoconazole), 

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid taking Alakast-FA Tablet 10's with certain fruit juices such as orange, apple, and grapefruit as it may reduce the effectiveness of Alakast-FA Tablet 10's. Avoid or limit the intake of caffeine with Alakast-FA Tablet 10's as it may increase side effects. Also, avoid intake of alcohol with Alakast-FA Tablet 10's as it may increase drowsiness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had heart attack, Lapp lactase deficiency, galactose intolerance or glucose-galactose malabsorption, fits, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, gastric or duodenal ulcers, kidney, liver or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Alakast-FA Tablet 10's.

• FUROSEMIDE
• ALLOPURINOL
• CIMETIDINE
• DILTIAZEM
• VERAPAMIL
• ISOPRENALINE
• THIABENDAZOLE
• PREDNISONE
• ETHINYLESTRADIOL
• GEMFIBROZIL
• RIFAMPICIN
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• CIPROFLOXACIN
• AMOXICILLIN
• DOXYCYCLINE
• PHENYTOIN
• PHENOBARBITAL
• KETOCONAZOLE

• Add ginger to foods or tea as it contains some anti-inflammatory compounds that can relax membranes in the airways and reduce cough, irritation, and swelling in nasal passages.
• Eat foods rich in potassium, such as tomatoes, bananas, asparagus, oranges, potatoes, avocados, dark leafy greens, and beetroot, as potassium is important for lung function, and a potassium deficiency may cause breathing problems.
• Avoid foods such as cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled food, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, bottled lemon, and lime juice, as it may worsen asthma symptoms.
• Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drink liquids at room temperature to get relief from runny nose, cough, and sneezing.
• The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress.
• Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of the Alakast-FA Tablet 10's and irritate the lungs worsening breathing problems.
• It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Also, certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
• Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean. 

Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than 2 times in a week and up to 4 nights in a month, whereas, in the case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises, and self-care. 

Allergy: It is a condition that occurs when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance that is typically not harmful to your body. These foreign substances are known as ‘allergens.’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever, pollen, or pet dander. One of the main symptoms of allergy is cough, and it acts as a reflex action in the throat when there is any mucus or foreign irritant entry into the respiratory system.