Asmakast Tablet 10 mg

About Asmakast Tablet 10 mg

Asmakast Tablet 10 mg Uses

• Controls persistent asthma symptoms in adults and children over 15
• Manages seasonal and year round allergic rhinitis
• Prevents exercise induced bronchospasm
• Reduces nighttime asthma flare ups

Asmakast Tablet 10 mg Benefits

• Once daily dosing improves long term adherence
• Tablet form suits patients who struggle with inhaler technique
• Reduces reliance on rescue inhalers when used consistently

What Experts Say

Montelukast blocks leukotriene receptors in the airway lining. Leukotrienes are chemicals the body releases during an allergic or asthma response, and they cause airway muscles to tighten and swell. By blocking their action, montelukast keeps airways more relaxed and open.

Unlike inhaled steroids, montelukast works through a tablet, which makes it a useful controller option for patients who cannot manage inhaler technique correctly, including many children and older adults. It does not replace a rescue inhaler during an acute attack.

Pulmonologists prescribe montelukast as an add on controller rather than a first line asthma treatment, usually alongside inhaled corticosteroids for moderate to persistent cases. Regulatory bodies have flagged rare neuropsychiatric effects, so doctors monitor mood and behavior changes closely during treatment.

Drug Class

• Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Asmakast Tablet 10 mg formula

• Montelukast

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Asmakast Tablet 10 mg?

• Take one tablet once daily in the evening
• Take with or without food, at the same time each day
• Continue taking it daily even during symptom free periods
• Do not use it to treat a sudden asthma attack
• Keep a fast acting rescue inhaler available for emergencies

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital: Can reduce montelukast levels in the blood
• Rifampicin: May lower montelukast effectiveness by speeding its breakdown
• Gemfibrozil: Can raise montelukast blood levels and increase side effect risk

Risks and warnings

• Mood changes: Watch for agitation, anxiety, depression or unusual behavior, especially in children
• Liver conditions: Use with caution in patients with liver impairment
• Not a rescue drug: Does not relieve a sudden asthma attack in progress
• Aspirin sensitivity: Can still be used but does not replace aspirin avoidance advice
• Pregnancy: Discuss risks and benefits with a doctor before use

Asmakast Tablet 10 mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Fatigue
• Mood or behavior changes
• Sleep disturbances
• Upper respiratory infection symptoms

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a dry place
• Keep in the original blister pack away from light
• Keep out of reach of children