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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Montek 10 Tablet is used to treat seasonal allergies and asthma. It contains Montelukast, which reduces inflammation and swelling of airways in the lungs. This makes breathing easier and prevents asthma attacks. In some cases, it may cause common side effects, such as diarrhoea, headache, abdominal cramps, flu-like symptoms, nausea, dizziness, and vomiting. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

MONTELUKAST-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Montek 10 Tablet

Montek 10 Tablet contains an anti-allergic medication primarily used to treat seasonal allergies and asthma. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements, known as allergens, typically not harmful to your body. Asthma is a local inflammatory disease of the lungs & airways associated with exaggerated airway narrowing and may produce extra mucus due to specific triggers like viruses, allergens & exercise.

Montek 10 Tablet contains a leukotriene antagonist, Montelukast. It works by blocking a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling of airways in the lungs. This makes breathing easier and prevents asthma attacks. Leukotrienes are also released in your body when you have an allergic reaction to something like dust or pollen. Montek 10 Tablet helps to reduce the level of leukotrienes and stops you from getting symptoms.

Take Montek 10 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Montek 10 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. It can be taken with or without food. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as diarrhoea, headache, abdominal cramps, flu-like symptoms, nausea, dizziness, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before starting Montek 10 Tablet , inform your doctor if you have severe liver problems. Concurrent use of Montek 10 Tablet with alcohol or other antidepressants should be avoided as they may reduce your mental alertness. Even if you are asymptomatic and feel good, do not stop taking Montek 10 Tablet , as stopping suddenly may lead to an acute attack of Asthma. If you have any mental disorder, inform your doctor before starting Montek 10 Tablet as Montek 10 Tablet can cause mood changes (symptoms include anxiety, aggressive behaviour, irritability, and restlessness).  Sometimes, you might feel depressed. Inform your doctor if you feel any of these symptoms.

Uses of Montek 10 Tablet

Treatment of Asthma, Seasonal allergies

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food or as directed by your physician. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.Chewable tablet: Chew the tablet completely before swallowing. Do not swallow it as a whole.Granules: Check the label for directions before use. Mix the granules in water or milk, mix well and drink immediately.

Medicinal Benefits

Montek 10 Tablet is an anti-allergic medication that contains Montelukast. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist, which blocks a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose and lungs, making it easy to breathe and help them to improve symptoms and treat a broad range of allergic conditions, thereby minimizing symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, coughing, watery eyes, etc. It is known as a preventer medication, which helps to prevent symptoms of asthma and allergies.

How Montek 10 Tablet Works

Montek 10 Tablet contains a leukotriene antagonist, Montelukast. It works by blocking a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling of airways in the lungs. This makes breathing easier and prevents asthma attacks. Leukotrienes are also released in your body when you have an allergic reaction to something like dust or pollen. Montek 10 Tablet helps to reduce the level of leukotrienes and stops you from getting symptoms.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Montek 10 Tablet
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
  • Maintain a gentle oral hygiene routine by brushing your teeth twice daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, and flossing once a day to remove trapped food particles.
  • Modify your diet to limit sugary and acidic foods and beverages, and opt for soft, easy-to-chew foods to reduce discomfort and promote healing.
  • Manage pain and discomfort with over-the-counter medication, cold compresses, and warm salt water rinses as needed.
  • Adopt healthy lifestyle habits, including quitting smoking and tobacco use, staying hydrated, and stimulating saliva production with sugar-free gum to support overall health and well-being.
  • Avoid extreme temperatures and irritants, such as extremely hot or cold foods and drinks, to prevent further discomfort and promote a smooth recovery.
  • Get ample rest; this helps your stomach to settle.
  • Eat soft and easy-to-digest foods like white rice, bananas, crackers and apple sauce.
  • Include probiotics-rich food like yoghurt, kefir, or miso, as they help maintain gut functioning.
  • Wash your hands properly before preparing/eating food and after using the toilet.
  • Drink water, broth or diluted fruit juice to replace electrolytes and lost fluids.
  • Avoid caffeine, alcohol, high-fat, fried and fast foods, as well as sweetened beverages.

What if I have taken an overdose of Montek 10 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Montek 10 Tablet as it may cause overdose. The signs and symptoms of overdose include vomiting, headaches, thirst, stomach pain, excess sleepiness or hyperactivity. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Montek 10 Tablet if you are allergic to Montek 10 Tablet or any of its ingredients. If you have any mental disorder, inform your doctor before starting Montek 10 Tablet as Montek 10 Tablet can cause mood changes (symptoms include anxiety, aggressive behaviour, irritability, restlessness). Sometimes you might feel depressed. Inform your doctor if you feel any of these symptoms. It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies. Concurrent use of Montek 10 Tablet with alcohol or other antidepressants should be avoided to reduce your mental alertness. Even if you are asymptomatic and feel good, do not stop taking Montek 10 Tablet as it stopping abruptly may lead to an acute attack of asthma.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MontelukastMiconazole
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MontelukastRifapentine
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MontelukastMiconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Montek 10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Miconazole with Montek 10 Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of Montek 10 Tablet. This increases the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between miconazole and Montek 10 Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough, stomach pain, diarrhea, earache, runny nose, or uncommon, depression, confusion, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, hallucinations, irritability. memory impairment, restlessness, sleep walking, Consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
MontelukastRifapentine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Montek 10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Rifapentine with Montek 10 Tablet may reduce the blood levels and effects of Montek 10 Tablet. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rifapentine with Montek 10 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience increased side effects such as headache, fever, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, earaches, runny nose, or behavior and mood changes consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MontelukastPrimidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Montek 10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Montek 10 Tablet and primidone can reduce the levels and effects of Montek 10 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Montek 10 Tablet and Primidone together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MontelukastPhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Montek 10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Montek 10 Tablet and Phenytoin may reduce the blood levels and effects of Montek 10 Tablet. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Montek 10 Tablet and Phenytoin may interact with one another, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience signs such as headache, fever, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, earache, runny nose, or behaviour and mood changes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MontelukastRifabutin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Montek 10 Tablet:
Coadministration of Montek 10 Tablet and rifabutin can reduce the levels and effects of Rifabutin. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Montek 10 Tablet and rifabutin together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience increased side effects such as headache, fever, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, earache, runny nose, or behavior and mood changes consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Some anti-inflammatory compounds in ginger can relax membranes in the airways, which could reduce coughing.

  • The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.

  • To stay fit and safe, try to sleep 7-9 hours each night.

  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.

  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Montek 10 Tablet as it can worsen your side effects like drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

There is limited data on how Montek 10 Tablet affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to conceive or already pregnant before starting Montek 10 Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

There is limited data on how Montek 10 Tablet affects breastfeeding. However, Montelukast may pass into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before starting Montek 10 Tablet .

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience drowsiness or difficulty in concentrating while using Montek 10 Tablet . Montek 10 Tablet may affect your ability to drive. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.

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Liver

Caution

Montek 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Montek 10 Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

Montek 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Montek 10 Tablet .

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Children

Caution

Montek 10 Tablet is not recommended for use for children less than two years of age. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor depending upon the condition of the child's disease and age.

FAQs

Montek 10 Tablet is used to treat seasonal allergies and asthma.

Montek 10 Tablet contains a leukotriene antagonist Montelukast. It works by blocking a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose and lungs. And hence improving symptoms and relieve allergic symptoms.

Although it is very uncommon, Montek 10 Tablet can cause mood changes (symptoms include anxiety, aggressive behavior, irritability, restlessness). Sometimes you might feel depressed. Inform your doctor if you feel any of these symptoms.

Montek 10 Tablet can be safely taken as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, please do not discontinue it or exceed the duration without consulting your physician.

Usually, Montek 10 Tablet does not cause drowsiness, but in a few cases, drowsiness and sleepiness have been reported; hence, it is best to take it in the evening or at bedtime.

Therapy with leukotriene receptor antagonists like Montelukast may worsen the symptoms of psychotic events in patients with a history of mental illness. Careful administration and monitoring are essential before taking Montek 10 Tablet in patients with neuropsychiatric disorders. Please consult your doctor before taking Montek 10 Tablet if you have been diagnosed or have a history of mental illness like depression, seizures (fits), etc.

Montek 10 Tablet does not contain a steroid.

Montek 10 Tablet makes you drowsy or dizzy in some instances.

Do not use Montek 10 Tablet to treat an asthma attack. Always use your reliever inhaler. Seek medical attention if you have any concerns.

Montek 10 Tablet controls the symptoms of allergic rhinitis but does not cure these conditions. Continue to take montelukast even if you feel well. Do not stop taking montelukast without talking to your doctor.

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Montek 10 Tablet as it can worsen your side effects like drowsiness.

Yes, Montek 10 Tablet may cause nightmares or weird dreams.

While specific dosing instructions will vary depending on your needs and medical history. Always follow your doctor's prescribed dosage and timing for taking these medications.

Individual needs may vary from person to person, so it should be used as directed by the physician. Your doctor may adjust the dose depending on the child's disease and age.

Montek 10 Tablet may cause changes in the vision, so one should avoid driving or operating any machine that requires mental alertness.

Montek 10 Tablet contains Montelukast, a leukotriene antagonist.

Common side effects of Montek 10 Tablet may include diarrhoea, headache, abdominal cramps, flu-like symptoms, nausea, dizziness, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
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