Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Bambuterol(10mg), Montelukast(10mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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You can take Montair Plus Tablet with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how your respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It’s important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well.
Montair Plus Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Bambuterol and montelukast. Bambuterol is a bronchodilator which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger.
Bambuterol is stable to presystemic elimination and is concentrated by lung tissue after absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. The prodrug is hydrolysed to terbutaline primarily by butyrylcholinesterase, and lung tissue is capable of this metabolic pathway.
Montelukast causes inhibition of airway cysteinyl leukotriene receptors as demonstrated by the ability to inhibit bronchoconstriction due to inhaled LTD4 in asthmatics. Doses as low as 5 mg cause substantial blockage of LTD4-induced bronchoconstriction.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Montair Plus
Headache
Restlessness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Palpitations
Trembling
Muscle cramp
BAMBUTEROL should not be taken in the condition like liver or kidney disease, heart disease, and diabetes. BAMBUTEROL can cause hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood), therefore should be used with caution in patients with hypokalaemia to prevent any cardiovascular effects.
Montelukast is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the drug or its components. In addition, for patients with phenylketonuria (PKU), caution should be exercised with phenylalanine-containing formulations.
Montair Plus Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Montair Plus Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Montair Plus Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Montair Plus Tablet 10's is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma. Montair Plus Tablet 10's is a combination of Bambuterol and Montelukast. Bambuterol is a bronchodilator and effectively treats asthma. It works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Montair Plus Tablet 10's may interact with steroid medicines (such as prednisolone), Theophylline or aminophylline medicines (for breathing problems), propranolol (medications for high blood pressure), eye drops for glaucoma such as timolol, and drugs containing ipratropium.
Do not chew, crush or break it.Montair Plus Tablet
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Montair Plus Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Bambuterol
Take bambuterol tablets shortly before bedtime.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, thyroid disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, problems of liver or kidneys, family history of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
You should continue taking the medication after the start of treatment with bambuterol, even if the asthma symptoms diminish.
If you have moderate to severely impaired renal function (GFR < 50 ml/min), it is recommended that the starting dose of Bambuterol should be halved.
If you have severe asthma, you should undergo regular blood tests to monitor the amount of potassium in your blood.
If you are suffering from diabetes, you may need additional medications for blood glucose control, due to the hypoglycemic effect exerted by bambuterol.
Consult your doctor as soon as possible if this medicine doesn't relieve wheezing or chest tightness as well as usual, or for as long as usual, or if you need to use it more often than usual.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.Caution is recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Montelukast
You have been prescribed Montelukast for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
It is a relatively safe medicine with very few side effects.
Take Montelukast 2 hours before exercising if you have exercise-induced asthma.
It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Montair Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Bambuterol
Q. How does Bambuterol work?
Bambuterol works by widening the air passages in your lungs so that air can flow into your lungs more freely. For people with asthma, Bambuterol helps to relieve symptoms such as coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, particularly at night.
Q. How should I take Bambuterol?
Bambuterol should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Bambuterol can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day to reduce the chances of a missed dose. However, it is advisable to take Bambuterol just before bedtime with a glass of water.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Bambuterol?
If you forget a dose of Bambuterol, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. What would happen if I take higher than the recommended dose of Bambuterol?
Taking a higher than the recommended dose of Bambuterol may cause seizures, chest pain, nervousness, headache, dry mouth, nausea, dizziness and lack of energy. High doses of Bambuterol may also cause fast, irregular or pounding heartbeat, uncontrollable shaking of any part of the body and difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. In any such case, seek immediate medical attention.
Montelukast
Q. Why do you have to take Montelukast at night?
Usually, it is recommended to take Montelukast in the evening when it is being used for asthma and allergic rhinitis (cough and cold due to allergy). However, the exact reason for this is not yet known. Some studies have shown that there is no difference in effectiveness whether Montelukast is taken in the evening or morning. Hence, take the medicine as directed by your doctor.
Q. Is Montelukast a steroid?
No, Montelukast is not a steroid. It is a leukotriene blocker. Leukotrienes are natural substances released during an allergic reaction which causes constriction of muscles of airway. It can also cause allergy symptoms. This medicine blocks leukotrienes which helps in relieving symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis.
Q. Does Montelukast make you drowsy?
An uncommon side effect of Montelukast is drowsiness. It can also cause dizziness. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how the medicine affects you. Consult your doctor if you experience these side effects.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Montelukast?
Consumption of alcohol should be restricted while taking Montelukast as it may cause dizziness and drowsiness as a side effect. Also, liver disorders caused as side effect of Montelukast may occur more commonly with use of alcohol.
