Aerokast Tablet 5mg

About Aerokast Tablet 5mg

Aerokast Tablet 5mg Uses

• Long term control & prevention of asthma symptoms
• Prevention of exercise induced bronchoconstriction
• Relief of seasonal & year round allergic rhinitis symptoms
• Reducing frequency of asthma flare ups in children & adults

What Experts Say

Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks CysLT1 receptors in the airway lining. Leukotrienes are chemicals released during allergic and asthmatic reactions that trigger bronchoconstriction, mucus secretion and airway inflammation. Blocking their action helps keep airways open and reduces irritation.

Asthma guidelines generally position montelukast as an add on option when inhaled corticosteroids alone do not fully control symptoms, and as a standalone option for allergic rhinitis or exercise induced bronchoconstriction. It is taken once daily in the evening for steady round the clock control rather than quick relief.

Regulatory reviews have flagged rare neuropsychiatric effects such as mood changes, sleep disturbances, nightmares or agitation, seen more often in children. Doctors advise reporting unusual behaviour promptly and stress that montelukast cannot replace a fast acting inhaler during a sudden asthma attack.

Aerokast Tablet 5mg formula

• Montelukast Sodium 5mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Aerokast Tablet 5mg?

• Take one tablet once daily, preferably in the evening
• Swallow with or without food
• Take at the same time each day for consistent control
• Continue even when symptoms improve unless your doctor advises otherwise
• Do not use as a rescue treatment for a sudden asthma attack

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital & rifampin can reduce montelukast blood levels
• Gemfibrozil may increase montelukast blood levels
• Inform your doctor about other asthma or allergy medicines you are taking

Risks and warnings

• Inform your doctor of any history of depression, mood changes or psychiatric illness
• Watch for behaviour changes, sleep problems or agitation, especially in children
• Not a substitute for a fast acting inhaler during an asthma attack
• Use caution in liver impairment
• Use in pregnancy & breastfeeding only under medical supervision
• Inform your doctor if you have phenylketonuria before using a chewable form

Aerokast Tablet 5mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Stomach pain or upset
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Cough or upper respiratory infection symptoms
• Mood changes, sleep disturbances or agitation (rare)
• Allergic reaction with swelling or difficulty breathing (rare)

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep in the original blister pack away from light & moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack