Montiget uses, side effects, and contraindications

Montiget 10mg tablet

What is montiget?

Montelukast sodium present as an active ingredient in montiget.Montelukast sodium is a selective leukotriene receptor antagonist and it is orally active. It is believed that the stimulation of the CysLT1 receptor by circulating leukotrienes contributes to the pathogenesis of asthma. . It suppresses both the early and late bronchoconstrictor reactions to inhaled allergens or irritations, although it is ineffective for treating asthma attacks that are just starting to flare up. 

Indications/Uses of Montiget:

Montiget is used in chronic treatment of asthma, including prevention of day and nighttime symptoms, used in the treatment of aspirin-sensitive asthmatic patients and prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. It is also used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and pediatric 2-year-old patients.

Montiget available forms:

Montiget 5mg tablet

Montiget 10mg tablet

Montiget 4mg sachet

Montiget available forms

Montiget contraindications

Patients who are sensitive to montelukast sodium or any of its components. It is not indicated for use in acute asthma attacks including status asthmaticus.

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation:

Use in pregnancy: Montelukast sodium use has not been studied in pregnant women. It is only used during pregnancy if clearly required. 

Use in lactation: It is not known that montelukast sodium is excreted in human milk. Many drugs are excreted in human milk, therefore caution should be exercised when montelukast sodium is given to a nursing mother. 

Side effects of Montiget:

Following are the side effects, which are usually mild and do not require termination of therapy.

Hypersensitivity reactions (such as anaphylaxis, angioedema, rash, pruritus, urticaria and very rarely, hepatic eosinophillic infiltration). 

Sleep abnormalities

Hallucinations

Palpitations

Drowsiness

Irritability

Restlessness 

Insomnia

Increased sweating 

Headache

Other side effects include

Nausea 

Vomiting 

Dyspepsia

Diarrhea

Abdominal pain

Myalgia including muscle cramps 

increased bleeding tendency 

Bruising edema

Tremor dry mouth vertigo 

Arthralgia

Drug Interactions of Montiget:

It is advised that clinical monitoring be conducted when potent hepatic enzyme inducers e.g, phenytoin, phenobarbital or rifampicin are given with montelukast sodium.Montiget does not require any dosage adjustment. 

Storage of Montiget:

Montiget is stored at a temperature below 30°C. Protect from heat, sunlight and moisture.