Histakind-M Tablet
Histakind M 10 mg/120 mg Tablet is used to treat asthma, hay fever and seasonal allergy symptoms. It prevents asthma attacks and breathing problems caused by exercise. This medciine is used for prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and children greater than or equal to 2 years of age.
This medication belongs to the class of a leukotriene receptor antagonist and works by blocking leukotriene that causes allergic reactions in the body. It selectively blocks the action of this chemical in the body.
Before using this medicine inform your doctor if you are or have any of the following conditions :
Allergic to any of its ingredients or to any medicines, food and other substances.
Pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
Taking any dietary supplement, herbal preparation, or other prescribed medicines.
History of alcoholism or liver problems.
Mental problems or mood swings including depression, suicidal thoughts, etc.
If you are lactose intolerant.
Taking a corticosteroid and are planning to stop or lower the dose.
Histakind M 10 mg/120 mg Tablet is not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks, including status asthmaticus. It should not be used as monotherapy for the treatment and management of exercise-induced bronchospasm. Advise patients to have appropriate rescue medication available.
Appropriate clinical monitoring and caution are recommended when systemic corticosteroid reduction is considered in patients receiving montelukast. Inform phenylketonuric patients that the chewable tablet contains phenylalanine 0.842 mg/5 mg chewable tablet.
In rare cases, patients on therapy with montelukast may present with systemic eosinophilia, sometimes presenting with clinical features of vasculitis consistent with Churg-Strauss syndrome, a condition which is often treated with systemic corticosteroid therapy.
Physicians should be alert to eosinophilia, vasculitic rash, worsening pulmonary symptoms, cardiac complications, and/or neuropathy presenting in their patients. A casual association between montelukast and these underlying conditions has not been established.
This medication is not for an acute asthmatic attack; in acute attack, follow instructions of prescriber. Do not stop other asthma medication unless advised by prescriber.
Take every evening on a continuous basis; do not discontinue even if feeling better (this medication may help reduce incidence of acute attacks).
You may experience mild headache (mild analgesic may help); fatigue or dizziness (use caution when driving). Report skin rash or itching, abdominal pain or persistent GI upset, unusual cough or congestion, or worsening of asthmatic condition.
Histakind M 10 mg/120 mg Tablet is not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks, including status asthmaticus. Should not be used as monotherapy for the treatment and management of exercise-induced bronchospasm. Advise patients to have appropriate rescue medication available.
Appropriate clinical monitoring and caution are recommended when systemic corticosteroid reduction is considered in patients receiving montelukast. Inform phenylketonuric patients that the chewable tablet contains phenylalanine 0.842 mg/5 mg chewable tablet.
Use
The medication can treat the below provided problems:
Asthma
This medication is used for the prevention and maintenance of asthma. This medicine also helps in relieving the symptoms of chronic asthma.
Allergic Rhinitis
This medication is used for relieving the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. The allergic condition could be seasonal or non-seasonal and long lasting.
Bronchospasm
This medication is also used for the prevention of sudden narrowing of airways, which can cause breathing difficulties. This medicine is used mostly for exercise-induced bronchospasm.
Side Effects
A patient can suffer from the following side effects:
Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue
Fever
Rash
Dyspepsia
Dental Pain
Diarrhoea
Nausea
Weakness
Cough
Nasal Congestion
Dosage
Missed Dose instructions
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. The missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.
Overdose instructions
Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms may include stomach pain, sleeplessness, vomiting, and agitation.
Work
This medication belongs to the class of chemical that causes allergic reactions in the body. This medicine selectively blocks the action of this chemical in the body.
