Montair Tablet 10mg

About Montair Tablet 10mg

Montair Tablet Uses

• Long term prevention and control of asthma symptoms
• Relief of seasonal and year round allergic rhinitis symptoms
• Prevention of exercise induced bronchoconstriction
• Add-on therapy in patients not fully controlled on inhaled steroids

Montair Tablet Benefits

• Reduced airway inflammation triggered by allergens
• Relief from nasal congestion, sneezing and itchy eyes caused by allergies
• Convenient once daily dosing that improves treatment adherence
• Compatibility with inhaled steroids for better asthma control

What Experts Say

Pakistani physicians frequently prescribe montelukast alongside inhaled corticosteroids because it works through a different pathway, blocking leukotrienes rather than reducing general inflammation. This combination often improves asthma control in patients who are not fully managed on a steroid inhaler alone.

Allergic rhinitis is extremely common across Pakistan due to high pollen and dust exposure through much of the year. Montelukast offers a convenient oral option for patients who struggle with nasal sprays or want combined relief for both nasal and airway symptoms.

Doctors caution patients and parents to watch for mood or behavior changes after starting montelukast, particularly in children. This monitoring reflects updated safety guidance, and any new anxiety, sleep disturbance or unusual behavior should prompt a follow up conversation with the prescribing physician.

Drug Class

• Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

Montair Tablet 10mg formula

• Montelukast Sodium 10mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Montair Tablet 10mg?

• Montair Tablet is best taken once daily in the evening, as advised by the doctor.
• The tablet can be swallowed with water, with or without food.
• Regular use, even during symptom free periods, supports better asthma prevention.
• This medicine is not meant for treating a sudden asthma attack.
• Any unusual mood change should be reported to a doctor promptly.

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital: Montelukast blood levels can be lowered, reducing its effectiveness.
• Rifampin: Montelukast metabolism may be sped up, reducing its effect.
• Gemfibrozil: Montelukast blood levels can be raised, increasing side effect risk.

Risks and warnings

• Mood And Behavior Changes: Agitation, anxiety, sleep disturbance or rarely suicidal thoughts can occur, especially in children and teenagers.
• Not For Acute Attacks: A sudden asthma attack is not relieved by this medicine, which should never replace a rescue inhaler.
• Liver Function: Rare cases of liver enzyme elevation have been reported.
• Churg Strauss Syndrome: A rare vasculitis has been linked to montelukast use in some patients reducing steroid inhalers.

Montair Tablet Side Effects

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Sleep disturbance
• Mood changes including irritability or anxiety
• Skin rash
• Rare liver enzyme elevation

Storage Conditions

• Store the tablets at room temperature, below 30 degrees Celsius.
• Keep the strip in its original packaging away from light and moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Discard tablets after the printed expiry date.