Lungair Tablet 10 mg

About Lungair Tablet 10 mg

Lungair Tablet 10 mg Uses

• Long term prevention and control of chronic asthma in adults and adolescents
• Relief of seasonal and year round allergic rhinitis symptoms
• Prevention of exercise induced bronchoconstriction
• Add on therapy alongside inhaled corticosteroids for persistent asthma

Lungair Tablet 10 mg Benefits

• Reduces asthma flare ups and nighttime symptoms with regular use
• Eases nasal congestion, sneezing and itchy eyes from allergies
• Convenient once daily evening dosing improves adherence
• Can be combined with an inhaler for better long term control

What Experts Say

Montelukast sodium, the active ingredient in Lungair Tablet 10 mg, is a leukotriene receptor antagonist. Leukotrienes are chemicals released during allergic and asthmatic reactions that tighten airway muscles and swell the airway lining. Blocking their receptors lowers inflammation and helps keep the airways open over time.

In adults, the 10 mg strength is generally prescribed for chronic asthma that needs an added layer of control beyond an inhaler, and for allergic rhinitis linked to the same leukotriene pathway. It works as a preventer taken each evening, not a rescue treatment, so it will not relieve a sudden attack already underway.

Clinical guidelines position it as a reasonable add on for patients whose asthma is not fully controlled on inhaled steroids alone, or for those who also struggle with seasonal allergies. Effectiveness varies from person to person, so ongoing review with a doctor helps confirm it is doing its job.

Drug Class

• Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

Lungair Tablet 10 mg formula

• Montelukast Sodium

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Lungair Tablet 10 mg?

• Take one Lungair Tablet 10 mg by mouth once daily in the evening
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
• Take at the same time each day, with or without food
• Do not use it to treat a sudden asthma attack, keep a rescue inhaler on hand
• Continue taking it regularly even when asthma symptoms are under control

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital: This seizure medicine can lower montelukast blood levels, so the doctor may need to review the dose when both are prescribed together
• Rifampin: This antibiotic increases the breakdown of montelukast in the liver, which can reduce its effect
• Gemfibrozil: This cholesterol lowering medicine can raise montelukast levels in the blood, so combined use needs medical advice

Risks and warnings

• Mood And Behavior Changes: Montelukast carries a warning for agitation, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance and rarely suicidal thoughts, and any new mental health symptom should be reported to a doctor
• Not For Acute Attacks: This tablet does not relieve a sudden asthma attack and a fast acting rescue inhaler should always be kept on hand
• Liver Conditions: People with liver disease should use it cautiously and under medical supervision since it is metabolized by the liver
• Allergic Reaction: Stop the medicine and seek immediate care for rash, facial swelling or difficulty breathing after a dose

Lungair Tablet 10 mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Stomach pain or upset stomach
• Fatigue or unusual tiredness
• Cough or upper respiratory infection symptoms
• Mood changes, anxiety or trouble sleeping
• Heartburn
• Rash or allergic skin reaction in rare cases

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature, below 30 degrees Celsius
• Keep in the original blister pack away from moisture and direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use beyond the expiry date printed on the pack