About Aerokast tablet 10mg
A once daily Montelukast Sodium tablet for adult asthma and allergic rhinitis control.
Aerokast tablet 10mg Uses
- Long term control of asthma symptoms in adults and children above 15 years
- Prevention of exercise induced bronchoconstriction
- Relief of seasonal and year round allergic rhinitis symptoms
- Add on therapy for patients not fully controlled on inhaled steroids alone
What Experts Say
Montelukast sodium blocks leukotriene D4 receptors in the airway lining. This action reduces the inflammation, mucus buildup and muscle tightening that trigger asthma attacks. The 10mg tablet is the standard adult strength, taken once daily in the evening.
Pulmonologists in Pakistan often prescribe Aerokast tablet 10mg for adults with persistent asthma, especially where indoor dust, seasonal pollen and vehicle smog in cities like Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi worsen symptoms. It also helps patients who wheeze during exercise or after cold air exposure.
Montelukast carries a caution for neuropsychiatric effects such as mood changes, sleep disturbance, agitation and rarely suicidal thoughts. Patients and caregivers should report any behavioral change to their doctor promptly, and the ongoing need for the tablet should be reviewed periodically.
Aerokast tablet 10mg Uses in Urdu
- دمہ کی علامات کو طویل مدت تک قابو میں رکھنے کے لیے
- ورزش کے دوران سانس پھولنے کے مسئلے کو روکنے کے لیے
- موسمی اور سارا سال رہنے والی الرجک ناک کی سوزش میں آرام کے لیے
- ان مریضوں کے لیے جو صرف انہیلر سے مکمل آرام محسوس نہیں کرتے
Aerokast tablet 10mg formula
How to use Aerokast tablet 10mg?
- Take one tablet by mouth once daily in the evening
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, with or without food
- Take the dose at the same time each day for the best control of symptoms
- Continue the tablet even when you feel well, since it works as a preventer, not a rescue medicine
- Do not use Aerokast tablet 10mg to treat a sudden asthma attack
Drug Interactions
- Phenobarbital: This enzyme inducer can lower montelukast levels in the blood
- Rifampin: Reduces the effectiveness of montelukast by speeding up its breakdown in the liver
- Gemfibrozil: Can raise montelukast levels and increase the chance of side effects
- Other Asthma Medicines: Aerokast tablet 10mg is usually added to, not substituted for, inhaled steroids or bronchodilators unless a doctor advises otherwise
Risks and warnings
- Neuropsychiatric Effects: Mood changes, anxiety, sleep disturbance, agitation and rare suicidal thinking have been reported with montelukast, so any behavioral change needs prompt medical review
- Not for Acute Attacks: This tablet does not relieve a sudden asthma attack and a fast acting inhaler should be kept on hand
- Liver Impairment: Use with caution in patients with moderate to severe liver disease
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Use only if the treating doctor considers it necessary
- Aspirin Sensitive Asthma: Patients with known aspirin sensitivity should continue avoiding aspirin and NSAIDs while on this tablet
Aerokast tablet 10mg Side Effects
- Headache
- Stomach pain or indigestion
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Cough or upper respiratory infection symptoms
- Mood or behavior changes including anxiety, agitation or vivid dreams
- Allergic skin reactions such as rash or itching
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Keep the tablet in its original blister pack until the dose is due
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use the tablet after the expiry date printed on the pack
