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Brand Name: Singulair

Generic Name: Montelukast

Synonyms:Montair, Montelukast, Romilast, Singular

SINGULAIR is the medicine used to treat the asthma in adults. SINGULAIR is the anti-allergic drug that is used to relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergies. SINGULAIR contains Montelukast that works as the inhibitor of leukotriene that cause inflammation and constriction of air-way. SINGULAIR can also be used to relieve from the severity of asthma attacks.

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Product Description

What is SINGULAIR?

  • SINGULAIR is a Leukotriene receptor antagonist that is used to treat chronic asthma and exercise-induced bronchospasm.
  • Montelukast is the active constituent of the SINGULAIR; and microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, titanium dioxide, and red ferric oxide are the inactive constituents of the SINGULAIR.
  • SINGULAIR works by blocking the activity of leukotriene and simultaneously prevent the asthma attacks.
  • SINGULAIR also blocks the activity of histamines that lead to the allergic reactions.


How SINGULAIR is beneficial?

  • SINGULAIR is beneficial in the treatment of asthma. It gives you the long-term relief from the asthma.
  • SINGULAIR prevents severity of the asthma attacks by blocking the leukotriene that causes the irritation and constriction of air-ways.
  • SINGULAIR also gives you relief from the allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever or allergies.
  • SINGULAIR can also be used to treat some other diseases not mentioned in this medication guide.


What is the dosage of SINGULAIR?

SINGULAIR comes in the form of tablets, chewable tablets, and oral granules. The dosage of SINGULAIR is administered orally.

  • The recommended dosage of SINGULAIR is 10 mg tablet per day.
  • Take SINGULAIR in the evening to see the maximum benefits in treatment of asthma or allergy.
  • Follow the directions on your prescription label of SINGULAIR carefully.
  • Take SINGULAIR exactly as directed to you by the doctor. Do not take more or less of SINGULAIR often than prescribed by your doctor.
  • The dosage of SINGULAIR should be taken with full glass of water because it helps the Montelukast to dissolve quickly in the body and show the benefits.
  • When used for exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, the dosage of SINGULAIR is 10 mg two hour before the exercise.
  • The dosage of SINGULAIR can be taken at an empty stomach or after the meals.
  • Don’t use SINGULAIR continuously for the more duration than prescribed because it can cause severe health hazards.
  • Please note that oral granules of SINGULAIR should be used in small children because they are easy to be taken. Oral granules of SINGULAIR can be mixed with apple sauce, rice, or ice cream.
  • Please take the doctor’s advice if you want to increase the dosage of SINGULAIR more than the recommended dosage.

If I overdose SINGULAIR?

  • In case of SINGULAIR overdose contact your doctor immediately or seek the emergency medical attention.
  • Don’t increase the dosage of SINGULAIR on your own if you don’t see the effect by the prescribed dosage. Please consult the doctor before increasing the dosage of SINGULAIR.
  • Overdose of SINGULAIR can show the side effects like abdominal pain, somnolence, thirst, headache, and vomiting.
  • Excessive dosage of SINGULAIR on regular basis may lead to psychomotor hyperactivity. No death has been reported due to the excessive intake of SINGULAIR.

If I miss a dose of SINGULAIR?

  • No brutal side effects were observed if you miss the dosage of SINGULAIR. Some less severe but common side effects that are observed if you discontinue the dosage of SINGULAIR are weakness and tiredness.
  • If you miss the dosage then doesn’t take that dosage and please continue the SINGULAIR dosage from the next time. Break of 24 hours is necessary between 2 doses of SINGULAIR.
  • Please don’t take extra dosage to match up with the missed dosage of SINGULAIR.
  • Missing the dosage of SINGULAIR on regular basis when on scheduled dosage can show delay in the treatment of asthma or allergic reactions.
  • If you are taking SINGULAIR in a single dosage then the chance of missing the dosage doesn’t arises.

Safety & Precautions

Precautions while taking SINGULAIR?

Medicines should always be taken strictly as directed by your doctor so is with SINGULAIR. It is advisable to consume SINGULAIR medicine if and only if directed by doctor.

  • Tell your doctor if you have any serious illness such as heart, kidney, or liver disease before taking SINGULAIR medication. You may require an SINGULAIR dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have other illnesses.
  • SINGULAIR is the FDA pregnancy category B drug. This means SINGULAIR may not harm an unborn baby. Thus, the intake of SINGULAIR is considered to be safe but only under the doctor’s supervision. Please inform the doctor if you get pregnant or plan to become pregnant while you are taking the scheduled dosage of SINGULAIR.
  • It is not yet known whether SINGULAIR passes from mother to the child through the milk. If you are breast-feeding a baby, please talk to doctor before taking SINGULAIR dosage.
  • If you have stomach or intestinal disease, or infectious mononucleosis, inform your doctor before taking SINGULAIR.
  • People suffering from high blood pressure can take SINGULAIR, but only under the doctor’s supervision.
  • SINGULAIR may show dizziness and drowsiness as the rare side effects. Please avoid driving the vehicle or any machinery soon after the dosage of SINGULAIR.
  • SINGULAIR is not approved for the treatment of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in children below the age of 14 years. Please consult the doctor if you want to use the dosage of SINGULAIR for the children below the age of 14 years.
  • SINGULAIR should be given with special care in the elderly patients. Please remember that elderly patients should take SINGULAIR in low doses.

Do I need to avoid anything while consuming SINGULAIR?

  • While driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities care must be taken. SINGULAIR may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness due to SINGULAIR, avoid these activities.
  • Alcohol increases the SINGULAIR side effects like drowsiness. Delay in the treatment is also observed if you continue the excessive intake of alcohol while on scheduled SINGULAIR dosage. So, please avoid alcohol while taking this medication.
  • Smoking should be completely stopped, if you are using the SINGULAIR for the treatment of asthma. Smoking if continued during the asthma treatment may worsen the effects of SINGULAIR.

Drugs that will affect SINGULAIR:

Some drugs may decrease the effects of SINGULAIR and prevent it from properly treating your infection. These are few names of drugs that affect the SINGULAIR:

  • Phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton); or
  • Reframing (Rifadin, Rifater, Rifamate, Rimactane).

Please mention to your doctor before starting the dosage of SINGULAIR about any prescription or nonprescription medicines you are taking. Also, mention to your doctor about vitamins, minerals, or any other dietary supplements you are taking.

How SINGULAIR is supplied?

  • SINGULAIR oral granules are supplied in the child-resistant foil packet. These SINGULAIR oral granules are white in color.
  • SINGULAIR tablets are pink in color and oval or bi-convex in shape.

Storage of SINGULAIR:

  • Store SINGULAIR in air-tight, dark container.
  • Keep SINGULAIR away from light and moisture.
  • Store SINGULAIR at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C.
  • Do not store SINGULAIR in the bathroom or near the kitchen sinks.
  • Do not freeze liquid forms of SINGULAIR medication.
  • Keep SINGULAIR away from children and pets.

Warnings:

  • Please note that there is a suicidal risk if you take SINGULAIR in excess or you have any family history of suicidal deaths.
  • Avoid SINGULAIR in combination with Aspirin because it can cause severe health hazards to the individual taking it.

Side Effects
SINGULAIR side effects:

Contact the doctor immediately or seek the medical attention as soon as possible and stop the dosage of SINGULAIR if you experience any of the following allergic reactions:

  • Difficulty in breathing;
  • Closing of the throat;
  • Hives;
  • Swelling of the lips, tongue, face; or
  • Irregular heartbeats.

These severe side effects of SINGULAIR occur rarely.


Less serious SINGULAIR side effects include:

  • Tremors or shaking
  • Nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach;
  • Drowsiness, tired feeling;
  • Worsening asthma symptoms
  • Fever;
  • Nasal blockage;
  • Body aches;
  • Cough and flu;
  • Headache;
  • Back Pain; or
  • Severe sinus pain.

The above mentioned SINGULAIR side effects are observed during the initial dosage. These SINGULAIR side effects disappear as the body gets use to the dosage of the drug. Please inform you doctor if any of these SINGULAIR side effects doesn’t go and becomes troublesome.

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