Drug name
Singulair (Montelukast)
Drug Uses
Singulair prevents and treatst asthma. It can prevent asthma attacks that are affected by exercises. Singulair relievs runny nose associated with allergy. Sometimes it may be taken for some other conditions as directed by your doctor.
How Taken
Take the medication as determined by your doctor. Read the medicine label for precise dosing instructions carefully. As a rule, Singulair is taken by mouth with food or without it. In case you have a stomach upset, it should be taken with food for reducing the irritation of stomach. Use the drug with a glass of water following the directions of your doctor. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Contact your health care provider in case you have some questions about using Singulair. Proceed to use Singulair even if you feel better in a few days.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Being a leukotriene receptor antagonist, this drug inhibits leukotriene. As a result, it decreases some symptoms of allergy and asthma.
Missed Dose
Take this medicine as determined by your doctor. If you omit a dose of Singulair (Montelukast), take it immediately. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up. Then go back to your usual schedule.
Storage
Keep Singulair at room temperature, between 15-30 degrees C (59-86 degrees F).
Keep in a hermetic and light-resistant container. Store it away from light, heat and moisture. Do not store it in the bathroom. Save Singulair beyond the reach of children and away from pets.
Warnings Precautions
Sometimes certain medical conditions interact with Singulair (Montelukast). Tell your pharmacist or doctor in case you have the following medical conditions:
if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant;
if you are breast-feeding;
if you are currently using some herbal preparation, certain dietary supplement
or prescription/nonprescription medicine;
if you are allergic to some substances (medicines, foods etc.);
if you suffer from problems with liver;
if you have or have ever had mood or mental problems.
There are some medications interacting with Singulair. Inform your health care provider in case you are currently taking any other medicines, especially the following ones:
Rifampin or anticonvulsants may lower effectiveness of Singulair.
Possible Side Effects
Contact your doctor if any of these side effects take place:
nausea; upset stomach; stuffy nose; tiredness; insomnia; cough; dizziness; persistent headache; indigestion.
In case you feel some other effects, contact your health care provider as soon as possible.
Ask for medical attention immediately in case any of these serious side effects take place:
serious allergic reactions (chest tightness; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; rash; hives; difficulty breathing); infection of upper respiratory tract; eyes /skin yellowing; irritation; dark urine; convulsions; pain in stomach; sinus inflammation; thoughts about suicide; swelling; bruising/bleeding; fever; flu-like symptoms; hallucinations; irregular heartbeat; breathing problems (new or worsening).
More Information
Singulair (Montelukast) should be taken only by those patients for whom it is prescribed. You should not give it to other people. If your symptoms become worse and do not improve, contact your doctor. Contact your health care provider in case you have some questions about using Singulair (Montelukast).