Singulair is leukotrienes receptor. Human body system releases antibodies known as leukotriene. Leukotriene is responsible to cause inflammation, contraction of muscle lining airways (bronchial tubes) and mucous production which results in difficulty in breathing.
Montelukast is generic for singulair. It is indicated to treat asthama and breathing problem.
Indications of Singulair
Singulair is used to relieve asthma symptoms. It is also indicated to relive breathing problem while exercising.
How Singulair works?
Singulair belong to class of LTRA (leukotriene receptor antagonist). Motelukast sodium is active ingredient of singulair. Motelukast prevents leukotrienes from performing its actions.
Body immune system releases fatty acid leukotrienes in response of allergens. Allergens are actually non-harmful substances to which body misidentifies and treats them as foreign harmfull bodies. Leukotrienes gets activated by sticking to its receptors. Singulair releases montelukast sodium in body. Motelukast binds itself to the receptors of leukotrienes. This prevents leukotrienes from being activated which eventually give relief from asthma.
How to take Singulair
Asthma: Take 10mg tablets every night.
Breathing Problem: Take 10mg singulair 1.5 to 2 hours before exercise.
Singulair is available in the form of....
Tablets: 10mg
Overdose of Singulair
- Tiredness or sleepy
- Headache
- Vomiting
Precautions to take Singulair
- Singulair is not for quick relief from sudden asthma attack (acute asthma attacks). Your physician may prescribe nasal spray or other medicines for instant effect. Ask your doctor for guidelines about how to handle sudden attack of asthma.
- Singulair should be used cautiously for patient with disorder of protein metabolism.
- Patients with liver disease or any ongoing treatment should take singulair after consolation with doctor.
- It is recommended to have a consultation with your physician if patient is pregnant, breast-feeding child.
Contraindications of Singulair
Singulair is contraindicated if patient is allergic to any of its ingredients.
Interactions of Singulair with other drugs.
Singulair interacts with...
- phenobarbital
- paclitaxel
- carbamazepine
- repaglinide
- phenytoin
- rifabutin
- rosiglitazone
- rifampin (Doses are needed to change with this drug)
Singuliar Side Effects
Side effects of singulair includes..
- Heartburn
- Headache
- Feeling tired
- Drowsiness
- Gastrointestinal problems such as stomach pain or upset
Seek emergency help if below mentioned side effects are seen....
- Symptoms of fever or flu
- Rash
- Swallowing problem
- Breathing problem
- Swelling of face, hands, eye or any body part
- Hosred voice
- Skin itching
- hives
