Lucast Tablet 10mg

About Lucast Tablet 10mg

Lucast Tablet 10mg Uses

• Long term control and prevention of asthma symptoms
• Prevention of exercise induced bronchoconstriction
• Relief of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms
• Reduces nasal congestion, sneezing, and itchy eyes caused by allergies

Lucast Tablet 10mg Benefits

• Once daily dosing improves ease of use
• Non steroidal option for asthma and allergy control
• Can be used alongside inhaled steroids for better asthma control
• Helps reduce nighttime asthma symptoms and improves sleep quality

What Experts Say

Montelukast works by blocking leukotriene receptors, interrupting the inflammatory chemicals that narrow airways and trigger allergy symptoms. Unlike inhaled steroids, it works through a tablet, which some patients find easier to use consistently.

Physicians often prescribe montelukast as add on therapy when inhaled corticosteroids alone do not fully control asthma symptoms, or as a standalone option for exercise induced bronchoconstriction and allergic rhinitis symptoms. Its once daily dosing, taken in the evening, supports better long term treatment adherence compared to multiple daily inhaler doses.

Doctors advise patients and caregivers to report any mood changes, sleep disturbances, agitation, or unusual behavior promptly, since montelukast carries a warning for neuropsychiatric effects in some patients, particularly children. Regular follow up visits help balance ongoing symptom control against this rare but clinically recognized risk profile.

Drug Class

• Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

Lucast Tablet 10mg formula

• Montelukast Sodium

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Lucast Tablet 10mg?

• Take one tablet by mouth once daily, in the evening for asthma control
• Swallow the tablet whole with water, with or without food
• Continue taking it regularly even when symptoms improve
• Do not use to treat a sudden asthma attack, it is not a rescue medicine

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital: May reduce montelukast blood levels and effectiveness
• Rifampicin: May lower montelukast levels by increasing its breakdown in the liver
• Gemfibrozil: May increase montelukast blood levels, raising side effect risk
• Other CYP3A4 Inducing Drugs: Can reduce montelukast effectiveness over time

Risks and warnings

• Neuropsychiatric Effects: May cause mood changes, agitation, sleep disturbances, or rarely suicidal thoughts
• Liver Impairment: Use with caution, rare cases of liver enzyme elevation reported
• Not for Acute Attacks: Does not relieve sudden breathing difficulty, keep a rescue inhaler available
• Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed, discuss risks and benefits with your doctor
• Children: Monitor closely for behavioral changes when used in pediatric patients

Lucast Tablet 10mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Rash
• Mood or behavior changes
• Sleep disturbances
• Upper respiratory tract infection

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep tablets in their original blister strip until use
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children