Description
Montair Plus Tablet is a combination of Bambuterol and Montelukast. It is used in the treatment of asthma (wheezing and shortness of breath). It works by relaxing the smooth muscles in your airways and eases breathing.
Montair Plus Tablet may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, sleep disturbances, restless, stomach pain, muscle cramps, and diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if they bother you for long time. Avoid driving or operating machines if you feel dizzy or drowsy.
Montair Plus Tablet can be taken with or without food. Your doctor will determine the dosage and duration of taking this medication depending on your condition. Take it at the same time every day for better results. Avoid taking more than the prescribed dose. Continue taking this medicine even if you get well, do not stop the medication suddenly unless suggested by your doctor.
Montair Plus Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. It is not recommended for use in children below 15 years of age as no safety and efficacy data is not established. Inform your doctor if you have mental illness, heart, kidney, or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Montair Plus Tablet
Dizziness
Muscle cramps
Increased thirst
Irregular heartbeat
Shaking and trembling of arms and feet
Headache
Restlessness
Sleep disturbances
Nausea or Vomiting
Increased blood sugar levels
Stomach pain
Body aches or Pain
Pus in urine
Agitation and anxiety
Heartburn
Pain in the ears
Blurred vision
Fever
Uses of Montair Plus Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrows, secretes mucous causing difficulty in breathing. The symptoms are chest tightness, chest pain, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and difficulty in breathing. Montair Plus Tablet is used in the treatment of asthma.
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When not to use?
Allergy
Avoid taking Montair Plus Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Montair Plus Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
Montair Plus Tablet is not recommended while breastfeeding due to lack of safety data. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. .
General warnings
Use in Children
Montair Plus Tablet is not recommended for use if your child is below 15 years due to lack of safety and efficacy data.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disorder that may lead to blindness. Montair Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have pre-existing glaucoma as it may worsen your condition.
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which your body produces a high level of thyroid hormones. This condition may cause increase in heart rate, anxiety, hunger, etc. Montair Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have pre-existing hyperthyroidism as it may worsen your condition.
Driving or operating machines
If you feel dizzy or drowsy while taking Montair Plus Tablet, avoid driving or operating heavy machines.
Other medicines
Montair Plus Tablet may interact with some medicines and cause undesired effects. Hence, inform your doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Acute asthma attack
Acute asthma attack is a sudden onset of difficulty in breathing due to narrowing of the windpipe. Avoid using Montair Plus Tablet in such cases.
Behaviour and mood changes
Montair Plus Tablet should be used with caution as it may cause changes in your behaviour and mood. Inform your doctor if if you have a pre-existing mental illness. Symptoms such as agitation, irritability, anxiety, unusual dreams, suicidal thoughts, etc. should be reported to your doctor immediately. Your doctor may prescribe a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.
Churg-Strauss syndrome
Churg-Strauss syndrome is a condition in which the walls of the blood vessels swell. Montair Plus Tablet causes an increase in the disease-fighting white blood cells in your blood, leading to this condition. Inform your doctor if you experience fever, joint pain, numbness and weakness in any part of your body.
Kidney disease
Montair Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as this medicine is mainly excreted through your kidney. Kidney damage may lead to accumulation of this medicine and increase the risk of side effects. Your doctor may suggest some test to regularly monitor your kidney functions and recommend dose adjustments based on your condition.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Montair Plus Tablet as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the recommended dose of Montair Tablet. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of an overdose for further guidance.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Montair Tablet as it may make you dizzy. Avoid driving or operating machines if you feel dizzy or drowsy. Use of alcohol may also increase the risk of liver damage.
Interaction with Medicine
Carbamazepine
Fluconazole
Phenytoin
Phenobarbital
Furosemide
Salbutamol
Disease interactions
Heart Disease
Montair Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have heart problems as it may further worsen your condition. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as chest pain and/or difficulty breathing. Your doctor will suggest tests to monitor the functioning of your heart and/or electrolyte levels.
Diabetes
Montair Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have Diabetes mellitus as this medicine may alter the blood sugar levels. Hence, your doctor will suggest you to monitor the blood sugar levels regularly.
Hypokalemia
Montair Plus Tablet should be used with caution if have hypokalemia (decrease in the potassium levels in your blood). Report any symptoms such as shortness of breath, muscle weakness, changes in heart rate, etc. to your doctor.
Liver Disease
Montair Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems as this medicine is broken down in your liver. Your doctor may suggest some test to monitor your liver functions regularly and recommend dose adjustments based on your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Montair Plus Tablet with or without food preferably in the evening or as directed by your doctor.
Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. Ensure that you take this medicine for the recommended duration.
Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects.
Avoid situations that may trigger asthma like vigorous exercise, smoking, pollution, cold food, etc.
Inform your doctor if you have high thyroid levels or low potassium levels in your body.
