Montek 10 Tablet

Montek 10 Tablet contains montelukast 10 mg in each tablet. It is a leukotriene receptor antagonist, a medicine used to help prevent and control asthma symptoms and to treat allergy-related breathing symptoms. Montek 10 Tablet is taken by mouth and is used as part of a long-term asthma control plan, not for quick relief of sudden attacks.

How it works: Montelukast blocks leukotrienes, natural chemicals that can tighten the airways and cause swelling and mucus in the lungs. By blocking these chemicals, Montek 10 Tablet helps keep the airways more open and makes asthma symptoms easier to control over time.

Montek 10 Tablet is the 10 mg tablet strength, which is the standard adult tablet dose of montelukast. Because this is a full-strength tablet, it is generally suited for adults and older patients who have been assessed by a doctor; it is not intended to replace a rescue inhaler during an asthma flare. A doctor may choose Montek 10 Tablet when once-daily tablet dosing is appropriate and a larger, adult-strength dose is needed.

• Asthma prevention and long-term control
• Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction prevention
• Allergic rhinitis symptoms linked with asthma
• Reducing wheezing and shortness of breath over time

• Swallow Montek 10 Tablet whole with water.
• Take it exactly once daily if your doctor has prescribed daily use.
• You may take it with or without food.
• If used for exercise-induced symptoms, take it as directed by your prescriber before activity.
• Do not take an extra tablet to treat a sudden asthma attack.
• Keep using your prescribed rescue inhaler for sudden breathing trouble unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Each Montek 10 Tablet provides montelukast 10 mg per tablet. This strength is typically taken once daily, and the usual maximum is 10 mg in 24 hours unless your doctor gives different instructions. Your doctor decides whether Montek 10 Tablet is the right dose for your age, condition, and treatment plan.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Montelukast may include:

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Upper respiratory symptoms such as cough or stuffy nose

• Montek 10 Tablet is not a rescue medicine for sudden asthma attacks.
• Tell your doctor about any history of depression, anxiety, sleep problems, or other mental health conditions.
• Use caution if you drink alcohol, especially if the medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy.
• Tell your prescriber about liver disease, since montelukast is processed by the liver.
• Do not start or stop other asthma medicines without medical advice.
• If you notice unusual dreams, mood changes, or sleep disturbance, contact your doctor promptly.
• This 10 mg tablet is an adult strength and is not a routine pediatric dose.

• Phenobarbital
• Phenytoin
• Rifampin
• Gemfibrozil
• Other asthma/allergy medicines your doctor may want to review

Store Montek 10 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess moisture and heat.