Bilastine+montelukast
About Bilastine+montelukast
Bilastine+montelukast belongs to a class of medication called anti-allergic medication and is used to treat allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, congestion, and watery eyes. Allergies happen when your immune system reacts to harmless substances called allergens, such as pollen, pet dander, or certain foods. Coughing helps clear these irritants from your airways.
Bilastine+montelukast contains two medicines: Montelukast and Bilastine. Montelukast reduces swelling, mucus, and tightness in the airways by blocking chemicals called leukotrienes. Bilastine blocks histamine, which causes allergy symptoms like sneezing, itching, and swelling. Together, they control both inflammation and allergic reactions to provide better relief.
Your doctor will tell you how often to take Bilastine+montelukast based on your condition. Some people may have side effects like nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, or weakness. These usually get better with time, but if they persist or worsen, talk to your doctor.
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Bilastine+montelukast or other medicines, pregnant, breastfeeding, or have kidney or liver problems. Bilastine+montelukast is not for children under 12 years old. If you notice mood changes like depression or aggression, seek medical help immediately. Also, take Bilastine+montelukast at least 2 hours before or after indigestion medicines containing magnesium or aluminium, as they can reduce how well it works.
Uses of Bilastine+montelukast
• Asthma Management: Bilastine+montelukast is commonly used to prevent and manage asthma symptoms by reducing inflammation in the airways.
• Allergic Rhinitis: Bilastine+montelukast helps alleviate symptoms associated with seasonal or year-round allergic rhinitis, such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose, and nasal congestion.
• Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction: Bilastine+montelukast can be prescribed to prevent breathing difficulties that may occur during or after exercise, helping individuals maintain their physical activity.
• Reduction of Inflammation: It assists in the inflammatory response in the respiratory system, making it beneficial for individuals with respiratory conditions related to inflammation.
Medicinal Benefits
- Bilastine+montelukast contains two active ingredients: Montelukast and Bilastine.
- Montelukast blocks leukotrienes, which reduces inflammation, swelling, and mucus in the airways. This helps prevent airway narrowing and improves breathing, making it effective in managing asthma and preventing exercise-induced breathing difficulties.
- Bilastine blocks histamine, a chemical that causes allergic reactions. It helps relieve symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and nasal congestion.
- Together, Montelukast and Bilastine work to control both respiratory inflammation and allergy symptoms, providing better overall relief and improving breathing comfort.
Directions for Use
- Bilastine+montelukast can be taken with or without food. However, avoid taking it with fruit juices, such as orange, apple, or grapefruit, as they may reduce its effectiveness.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Swallow Bilastine+montelukast as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Storage
Side Effects of Bilastine+montelukast
- Rhinitis
- Headache
- Eczema
- Urticaria
- Abdominal pain/Upper abdominal pain
Drug Warnings
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Bilastine+montelukast or any other medicines or foods.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using Bilastine+montelukast.
- Bilastine+montelukast is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.
- If you experience mood changes such as depression, self-harming thoughts, or aggressive behaviour while using Bilastine+montelukast, seek medical advice immediately.
- Maintain a 2-hour gap between taking Bilastine+montelukast and indigestion remedies containing magnesium or aluminium, as these may reduce the absorption of Bilastine+montelukast.
- Inform your doctor about all your medical conditions, especially kidney or liver problems, and any other medicines you are taking to avoid potential interactions.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Bilastine+montelukast may interact with drugs used to treat high lipid levels (e.g. gemfibrozil), antibiotics (erythromycin), anticonvulsants (e.g. phenytoin, phenobarbital), antifungals (ketoconazole), and tuberculosis medications (rifampicin).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consuming certain fruit juices such as orange, apple, and grapefruit with Bilastine+montelukast as it may reduce the effectiveness of Bilastine+montelukast. Also, avoid intake of alcohol with Bilastine+montelukast as it may increase drowsiness.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have mental illness or psychosis, kidney, liver, or heart problems, inform your doctor before taking Bilastine+montelukast.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionAvoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your side effects like drowsiness.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorThe safety of Bilastine+montelukast in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorIt is unknown whether Bilastine+montelukast is excreted in human milk. It is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.
Driving
cautionAvoid doing any work that needs complete attention, including driving, as this drug may make a person drowsy.
Liver
consult your doctorTake Bilastine+montelukast with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
consult your doctorTake Bilastine+montelukast with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
unsafeBilastine+montelukast is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drink liquids at room temperature to relieve a runny nose, cough, and sneezing.
- The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
- 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.
- Add ginger to foods or tea as it contains some anti-inflammatory compounds that can relax membranes in the airways and reduce cough, irritation, and swelling in nasal passages.
- Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.
- Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
- Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
- Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Allergies: Allergies or Allergic rhinitis is a natural response of the immune system against a substance called an allergen. Hypersensitive responses can happen with anyone, regardless of whether they have not had sensitivities previously. There is a possibility that a person may build up a sensitivity after coming in contact with an allergen more than once. Mild allergy symptoms include wheezing, a runny or blocked nose, swollen, watery eyes, or skin itching. Serious signs of an allergy are difficulty breathing, a rash, or hives. Hypersensitivity is an unexpected response that sometimes turns into a dangerous response and needs quick treatment.
FAQs
Bilastine+montelukast is used to treat allergic conditions such as asthma, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and exercise-induced breathing difficulties. It helps reduce inflammation and allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, itching, and nasal congestion, improving overall breathing comfort.
Bilastine+montelukast combines two drugs: Montelukast (leukotriene receptor antagonist) and Bilastine (antihistamine). Montelukast blocks the action of chemicals called leukotrienes released from the lungs, causing inflammation (swelling) and increased mucus production in the airways. Thereby reducing inflammation, mucus production, and narrowing in the airways. Bilastine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness.
You should avoid taking fruit juices like orange, apple or grapefruit with Bilastine+montelukast as they may reduce the effectiveness of Bilastine+montelukast.
Yes, Bilastine+montelukast may cause drowsiness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Bilastine+montelukast to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking Bilastine+montelukast.
No, you are not recommended to consume alcohol with Bilastine+montelukast as it may increase drowsiness. However, please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Bilastine+montelukast.
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 Bilastine+montelukast in patients with neuropsychiatric disorders. Please consult your doctor before taking Bilastine+montelukast if you have been diagnosed or have a history of mental illness like depression, seizures (fits) etc.
Stopping Bilastine+montelukast without consulting a doctor may cause drug withdrawal symptoms that can worsen allergies. It is better to ask the doctor even if you are feeling better, as sometimes the doctor prefers to lower the strength of the drug.
