Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Rupatadine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Rupatadine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Montelukast, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Montelukast is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Rupatadine is belongs to the category of an antihistaminic drug. It makes the condition better by treating the allergy symptoms such as such as swelling, itching, and rashes by blocking the chemical messenger (histamine) & its effects in the body.
Montelukast blocks the action of leukotriene (chemical messenger) and there by improves the condition & relieves the allergies by reducing the inflammation in the airways to prevent asthma.
Q. How does Rupatadine work?
Rupatadine blocks histamine action, which reduces allergy symptoms.
Q. Is Montelukast safe for long-term use?
Clinical reports of Montelukast used for up to two years for adults, and up to 12 months for children 6 to 14 years of age showed no significant safety issues. However, always take a medicine for the duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Montelukast gluten free?
Yes, Montelukast is gluten-free. however Please refer to the package insert of the prescribed brand for constituents before use.
Q. Is Montelukast an antibiotic?
No, Montelukast is n't an antibiotic. It is a leukotriene receptor antagonist.
Q. Is Montelukast a steroid?
No, Montelukast is n't a steroid. It is a leukotriene receptor antagonist.
Q. Is Montelukast a sedative?
Montelukast does not belong to the group of sedative drugs. But, it may cause drowsiness (sedation) as a side effect. Please consult your doctor if you undergo excessive sedation as the dose of your medicine may need to be changed.
Q. Is Montelukast safe for babies?
Safety of Montelukast in children more than one year of age is well established in clinical studies and can be used. However, always consult a doctor before giving any medicine to a child.
Q. Is Montelukast safe for breastfeeding?
It is not known whether Montelukast passes into the human milk or not. So, it should be used with caution in mothers who are breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor if you need to take any medicine while breastfeeding.
Q. Is Montelukast an antihistamine drug?
It is a leukotriene receptor antagonist. It is not known to block with histamine receptors. So Montelukast is not an antihistamine drug.
Q. Is Montelukast a bronchodilator?
Montelukast working as a bronchodilator and by reducing the inflammation in the airways and nasal passages to prevent asthma and relieve signs of allergies. So it is a leukotriene receptor blocker
Q. Is Montelukast a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
No, Montelukast is not a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is a leukotriene receptor antagonist.
Q. How long can I take Montelukast for?
Clinical reports of Montelukast used for up to two years for adults, and up to 12 months for children 6 to 14 years of age showed no significant safety issues. However, always take a medicine for the duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can you take Montelukast for allergies?
Montelukast has been shown for the treatment of allergic respiratory illnesses same as exercise-induced asthma and seasonal allergies. but it can not be used in other forms of allergy.
Consult your doctor for the proper use of the medicine and the right treatment of your allergies.
Q. Can I take Montelukast with loratadine?
Montelukast can be taken with loratadine.No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please inform your doctor before using the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Montelukast with diphenhydramine?
Montelukast can be taken with diphenhydramine.No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please discuss your doctor before using the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Montelukast with cetirizine?
Montelukast can be taken with cetirizine. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please discuss your doctor before using the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Montelukast with antibiotics?
Montelukast can be taken with antibiotics. No specific drug-drug interactions have been reported when it is used with most of the antibiotics. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking it with antibiotics.
Q. Can I take Montelukast with antihistamine?
Montelukast can be used with antihistamine like levocetirizine. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. but, interactions can occur. Please discuss your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Montelukast with fexofenadine?
Montelukast can be used with fexofenadine.No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. but, interactions can occur. Please discuss your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Montelukast with guaifenesin?
Montelukast can be used with guaifenesin.No drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two. but, interactions can occur. Please discuss your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Montelukast with pseudoephedrine?
As of now, drug-drug interactions have never been clinically seen. So Montelukast can be taken with pseudoephedrine but to be in safer side consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Does Montelukast cause drowsiness?
drowsiness has been reported as one of side effect with Montelukast.Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive drowsiness while taking Montelukast
Q. Does Montelukast cause weight gain?
\weight gain has been reported as one of side effect with Montelukast. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain while taking this medicine.
Q. Does Montelukast cause hair loss?
hair loss has reported as a side effect of Montelukast. Please consult your physician if you undergo hair fall while you are using Montelukast.
Q. Does Montelukast work?
Montelukast works if taken in the prescribed dose for the prescribed duration as recommended by your doctor
Q. Does Montelukast expire?
Yes, like any other medicine, Montelukast has an expiry date. Please check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before taking the medicine.
Q. Does Montelukast have acetaminophen?
No, Montelukast does not contain paracetamol (acetaminophen).
Q. Does Montelukast make you tired?
Tiredness or lethargy has reported as a side effect of Montelukast. however, it may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Please consult your doctor if you experience these symptoms while taking this drug.
Q. Does Montelukast cause insomnia?
Montelukast has been reported to cause insomnia. but this is an uncommon side effect. Please consult your doctor if you experience these symptoms while taking this drug.
Q. Does Montelukast cause high blood pressure?
Montelukast is not reported to cause high blood pressure. In case you experience high blood pressure, Consult your doctor as it may need attention.
Q. Does Montelukast cause constipation?
Montelukast is not reported to cause constipation. In case you experience constipation while taking this drug. Consult your doctor as it may need attention.