Aeromax Tablet 5 mg

About Aeromax Tablet 5 mg

Aeromax Tablet 5 mg Uses

• Long term control of asthma symptoms in children and adults
• Prevention of exercise induced bronchoconstriction
• Relief of seasonal and year round allergic rhinitis symptoms
• Reduction in frequency of asthma flare ups when used regularly

Drug Class

• Leukotriene receptor antagonist

What Experts Say

Montelukast works differently from inhaled steroids and bronchodilators. It blocks leukotrienes, chemical messengers that cause airway swelling, mucus buildup and tightening of the muscles around the airways. This makes it useful as a daily add on therapy rather than a medicine for sudden attacks.

Physicians usually prescribe montelukast alongside an inhaler for moderate to persistent asthma, or on its own for seasonal allergies. Regular pediatricians favor the 5 mg strength for school age children because dosing is simpler and adherence tends to be better than with inhaled devices.

Specialists caution that montelukast needs several days of regular use before its full effect on airway inflammation is noticeable. It is not meant to replace a fast acting reliever inhaler during an actual asthma attack, and doctors monitor patients for mood related side effects during ongoing treatment.

Aeromax Tablet 5 mg formula

• Montelukast Sodium 5mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Aeromax Tablet 5 mg?

• Take one tablet daily in the evening, with or without food
• Swallow the tablet whole unless your doctor advises otherwise for your child's age group
• Take it regularly even when you feel well, since it works to prevent symptoms rather than treat sudden attacks
• Do not double the dose if a tablet is missed, simply take the next dose at the usual time

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital: Can lower montelukast levels in the blood and reduce its effectiveness
• Rifampin: Speeds up montelukast breakdown, may require closer symptom monitoring
• Phenytoin: May reduce montelukast's effect through the same liver enzyme pathway
• Gemfibrozil: Can raise montelukast blood levels, increasing the chance of side effects

Risks and warnings

• Mood Changes: Montelukast has been linked to agitation, aggression, nightmares and rarely suicidal thoughts, report any behavior change to your doctor immediately
• Not For Acute Attacks: This tablet does not relieve sudden breathing difficulty and should never replace a rescue inhaler
• Liver Impairment: Use with caution in patients with existing liver disease, dose adjustment may be needed
• Aspirin Sensitive Asthma: Patients with known aspirin sensitive asthma should continue avoiding NSAIDs even while taking this medicine
• Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: Use only if clearly needed and under medical supervision

Aeromax Tablet 5 mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Fatigue or drowsiness
• Fever
• Cough or sore throat
• Mood or behavior changes such as anxiety, agitation or vivid dreams
• Rash or allergic skin reaction
• Rare joint or muscle pain

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the blister pack sealed until use and out of reach of children.