DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST belongs to the class of medications ‘antiallergic’ used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is an allergic response to certain foods or pollen, pet dander, or other allergens. Allergic condition varies from person to person. It is typically characterized by allergic symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, red, watery, itchy, and swollen eyes.
DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST is a combination of two medicines: Desloratadine and Montelukast. Desloratadine is an antihistamine and acts by blocking histamine's action (chemicals causing allergic symptoms) and reducing the allergic reaction. It provides quick relief from allergic symptoms. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist, which blocks a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose.
You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST are abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, and dry mouth. These side-effects usually go away without any medical treatment. However, if any of these side-effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not take DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST if you are allergic to Desloratadine, Montelukast, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST, inform your doctor about all the allergies you have, if any. DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST is not recommended in patients who have medical or family history of seizures, kidney failure, and phenylketonuria (an inherited disease that causes a build-up of amino acid phenylalanine in the body). DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Allergic rhinitis
DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST is a combination of two medicines: Desloratadine and Montelukast. Desloratadine is an antihistamine and acts by blocking histamine's action (chemicals causing allergic symptoms) and reducing the allergic reaction. It provides quick relief from allergic symptoms. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist, which blocks a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose. Together, DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST improves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, coughing, watery eyes, etc.
If you notice any behavioral changes while taking DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST, inform your doctor immediately. If you are supposed to undergo skin testing, the doctor might advise you to stop taking DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST 72 hours before the test as it decreases response to skin prick test. Do not stop taking DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST abruptly even if you feel better, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms such as itching, burning sensations, or runny nose.
Drug-Drug Interactions: DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST may interact with medications used to treat fits (phenobarbital and phenytoin), an antidepressant (fluoxetine), antacid (cimetidine), pain killer (aspirin), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antifungal medication (ketoconazole), antibiotics (azithromycin and erythromycin), a medicine used to treat tuberculosis (rifampicin), and medicine used to high cholesterol (gemfibrozil).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST.
Drug-Disease Interactions: DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST should be used with caution in patients with seizures, kidney diseases, and phenylketonuria (an inherited disease that causes a build-up of amino acid phenylalanine in the body).
Alcohol consumption may worsen your health condition and also interfere with the activity of DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST. So, do not consume alcohol while taking DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST.
DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST is a category C medicine. It may cause toxic effects to the fetus. So, it should be used in pregnant women only if needed by doing a benefit/risk assessment.
DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST can be safely used in breastfeeding mothers when prescribed.
DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST may cause drowsiness. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel sleepy.
DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
DESLORATADINE+MONTELUKAST is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age.
Allergic rhinitis: It is also called hay fever. It occurs when the immune system responds to foreign elements that are typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens’ and examples may include pollen, pet dander, and dust mites, etc. Symptoms include itching, watery eyes, swelling around the eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. It is usually identified by performing a skin prick test and allergen-specific immunoglobulin (IgE) antibody test.