Montelukast
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Singulair?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Montelukast;Montelukast Sodium Tablets;Mylan-Montelukast;PMS-Montelukast;PMS-Montelukast FC;Sandoz-Montelukast;Sandoz-Montelukast Granules;Singulair?;Teva-Montelukast
Uses
- It is used to ease allergy signs.
- This drug is used to stop exercise-induced breathing problems.
- It is used to stop or treat asthma.
- Montelukast lowers the body's making of a group of chemicals called leukotrienes that cause asthma to get worse.
- It lowers or stops the body's reaction to the allergen.
Dosing
How to take
- If working out or playing sports causes signs, use at least 2 hours before doing it.
- Take even during sign-free periods.
- If this drug is for asthma, take in the evening.
- If this drug is for allergies, take at the same time of day.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Chewable tablet: Chew or crush well. Mix crushed tablet with food. Do not swallow it whole.
- Granules may be taken by mouth or mixed with applesauce, carrots, rice, or ice cream. Do not mix granules in liquids.
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