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Composition :

MONTELUKAST-5MG

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Pure And Cure Healthcare Pvt Ltd

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About MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET

MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET contains an anti-allergic medication primarily used to treat seasonal allergies and Asthma. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens’ Asthma is a local inflammatory disease of the lungs & airways associated with exaggerated airway-narrowing and may produce extra mucus due to specific triggers like viruses, allergens & exercise.

MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET contains a leukotriene antagonist, Montelukast. It works by blocking a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling of airways in the lungs. This makes breathing easier and prevents asthma attacks. Leukotrienes are also released in your body when you have an allergic reaction to something like dust or pollen. MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET helps to reduce the level of leukotrienes and stops you from getting symptoms.

Take MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. Can be taken with or without food. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as diarrhoea, headache, abdominal cramp, flu-like symptoms, nausea, dizziness, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before starting MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET , inform your doctor if you have severe liver problems. Concurrent use of MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET with alcohol or other antidepressants should be avoided as they may reduce your mental alertness. Even if you are asymptomatic and feel good, do not stop taking MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET as it stopping suddenly may lead to an acute attack of Asthma. If you have any mental disorder, inform your doctor before starting MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET as MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET can cause mood changes (symptoms include anxiety, aggressive behaviour, irritability, and restlessness).  Sometimes you might feel depressed. Inform your doctor if you feel any of these symptoms.

Uses of MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET

Asthma, Seasonal allergies

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.Chewable tablet: Chew the tablet completely before swallowing. Do not swallow it as a whole.Granules: Check the label for directions before use. Mix the granules in water or milk, mix well and drink immediately.

Medicinal Benefits

MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET is an anti-allergic medication that contains Montelukast. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist, which blocks a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose and lungs, making it easy to breathe and help them to improve symptoms and treat a broad range of allergic conditions, thereby minimizing symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, coughing, watery eyes, etc. It is known as a preventer medication, which helps to prevent symptoms of asthma and allergies.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Montegress 5mg Tablet
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
  • Maintain a gentle oral hygiene routine by brushing your teeth twice daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, and flossing once a day to remove trapped food particles.
  • Modify your diet to limit sugary and acidic foods and beverages, and opt for soft, easy-to-chew foods to reduce discomfort and promote healing.
  • Manage pain and discomfort with over-the-counter medication, cold compresses, and warm salt water rinses as needed.
  • Adopt healthy lifestyle habits, including quitting smoking and tobacco use, staying hydrated, and stimulating saliva production with sugar-free gum to support overall health and well-being.
  • Avoid extreme temperatures and irritants, such as extremely hot or cold foods and drinks, to prevent further discomfort and promote a smooth recovery.
  • Get ample rest; this helps your stomach to settle.
  • Eat soft and easy-to-digest foods like white rice, bananas, crackers and apple sauce.
  • Include probiotics-rich food like yoghurt, kefir, or miso, as they help maintain gut functioning.
  • Wash your hands properly before preparing/eating food and after using the toilet.
  • Drink water, broth or diluted fruit juice to replace electrolytes and lost fluids.
  • Avoid caffeine, alcohol, high-fat, fried and fast foods, as well as sweetened beverages.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.

Drug Warnings

Do not take MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET if you are allergic to MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET or any of its ingredients. If you have any mental disorder, inform your doctor before starting MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET as MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET can cause mood changes (symptoms include anxiety, aggressive behaviour, irritability, restlessness). Sometimes you might feel depressed. Inform your doctor if you feel any of these symptoms. It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies. Concurrent use of MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET with alcohol or other antidepressants should be avoided to reduce your mental alertness. Even if you are asymptomatic and feel good, do not stop taking MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET as it stopping abruptly may lead to an acute attack of asthma.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MontelukastPrimidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Montegress 5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Montegress 5mg Tablet and primidone can reduce the levels and effects of Montegress 5mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Montegress 5mg Tablet and Primidone together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MontelukastRifabutin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Montegress 5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Montegress 5mg Tablet and rifabutin can reduce the levels and effects of Rifabutin. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Montegress 5mg Tablet and rifabutin together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience increased side effects such as headache, fever, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, earache, runny nose, or behavior and mood changes consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MontelukastRifapentine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Montegress 5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Rifapentine with Montegress 5mg Tablet may reduce the blood levels and effects of Montegress 5mg Tablet. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rifapentine with Montegress 5mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience increased side effects such as headache, fever, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, earaches, runny nose, or behavior and mood changes consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MontelukastPhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Montegress 5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Montegress 5mg Tablet and Phenytoin may reduce the blood levels and effects of Montegress 5mg Tablet. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Montegress 5mg Tablet and Phenytoin may interact with one another, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience signs such as headache, fever, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, earache, runny nose, or behaviour and mood changes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MontelukastMiconazole
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How does the drug interact with Montegress 5mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Miconazole with Montegress 5mg Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of Montegress 5mg Tablet. This increases the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between miconazole and Montegress 5mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough, stomach pain, diarrhea, earache, runny nose, or uncommon, depression, confusion, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, hallucinations, irritability. memory impairment, restlessness, sleep walking, Consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Some anti-inflammatory compounds in ginger can relax membranes in the airways, which could reduce coughing.
  • The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
  • To stay fit and safe, try to sleep 7-9 hours each night.
  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

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FAQs

MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET contains a leukotriene antagonist Montelukast. It works by blocking a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose and lungs. And hence improving symptoms and relieve allergic symptoms.

Although it is very uncommon, MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET can cause mood changes (symptoms include anxiety, aggressive behavior, irritability, restlessness). Sometimes you might feel depressed. Inform your doctor if you feel any of these symptoms.

MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET can be safely taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, please do not discontinue it or exceed the duration without consulting your physician.

Usually, MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET does not cause drowsiness, but in a few cases, drowsiness and sleepiness have been reported; hence, it is best to take it in the evening or at bedtime.

Therapy with leukotriene receptor antagonists like Montelukast may worsen the symptoms of psychotic events in patients with a history of mental illness. Careful administration and monitoring are essential before taking MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET in patients with neuropsychiatric disorders. Please consult your doctor before taking MONTEGRESS 5MG TABLET if you have been diagnosed or have a history of mental illness like depression, seizures (fits), etc.

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Special Advise

  • Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
  •  If you have phenylketonuria ( an inborn error of metabolism that results in decreased metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine), you should know that chewable tablets contain aspartame, which is not recommended in such conditions.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Asthma: It is a local inflammatory disease of the lungs & airways associated with exaggerated airway narrowing to certain triggers like viruses, allergens & exercise. Asthma leads to frequent wheezing, breathlessness, tightness of the chest and coughing episodes that differ over time in severity. Asthmatic attacks and narrowing of airway passages are brought about by the production & secretion of certain chemicals inside the lungs called leukotrienes. This condition is characterized by wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness & cough with or without sputum.

Allergy: It is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. While others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander. One of the symptoms of allergy is cough. Coughing occurs as a reflex action in the throat when there is mucus or any other foreign irritant in it.

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