Question 1

what is the treatment for singulair (montelukast) overdose?

Accepted Answer

None usually needed: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17934951
here's a reference to 3698 cases of singulair (montelukast) overdose in a 5 year period in texas from 2000-2005. Children ingested up to 536mg with at most "minor effect." the authors conclude overdoses can probably be managed at home. If the dose ingested is on the high side, you still may want to take action just to be safe.  Most high ingestions did go to hospital.

Question 2

i think i took too much singulair, (montelukast) what do i do so i won't overdose?

Accepted Answer

10mg a day: Is the usual dose but studies have used doses as high as 900mg a day for a week without any adverse consequences.  Post marketing surveillance has seen overdoses as high as 1000mg in adults and kids without adverse events.

Question 3

are singulair and montelukast the same thing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Montelukast is the active ingredient in Singulair (montelukast).

Question 4

is singulair (montelukast) effective by itself?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Montelukast is effective as a "controller" medication in mild asthma and also is approved by the fda for  allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It may be used alone or with other allergy/asthma medications. All ashtmatics should have a "reliever inhaler" in addition to their controller medication.

Question 5

please describe the medication: singulair (montelukast)?

Accepted Answer

Anti-inflammatory: It is an oral medicine. It belongs to a class of medications known as leukotriene receptor blockers. Leukotrienes are chemicals produced by white blood cells that cause inflammation and cause changes in the airway that lead to asthma. Blocking the leukotriene receptor is a very useful and effective way of controlling asthma. It is also useful in some forms of cough

Question 6

can you die from taking too much singulair (montelukast)?

Accepted Answer

Maybe.: Overdoses of Singulair (montelukast) are rare.  The outcome depends on multiple factors, like what other meds you take, and any medical problems you may have.  Don't do it. If you are thinking about doing this, please don't!   You will hurt not only yourself, but everyone who matters to you.  See www.suicide.org for the number of a hot line in your location.  If you have taken a lot, call 911 or Poison Control!

Question 7

is singulair (montelukast) ototoxic?

Accepted Answer

: Singulair has been reported to cause emotional and cognitive adverse events.  Earaches and ear infections have been associated.  True ototoxicity and lasting hearing or balance difficulties are NOT listed.

Question 8

what does advair and singulair (montelukast) do?

Accepted Answer

Asthma and Allergies: Advair is a combination drug that treats the lungs by relaxing the muscles around the tubes inside the lungs, inhibits allergic responses inside the cells, and reduces the inflammation inside the lungs.  Advair is used to treat asthma and copd.  Singulair (montelukast) blocks other types of allergic responses and is used to treat seasonal allergies and asthma.

Question 9

how to tell if singulair (montelukast) works for me?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic trial: Singulair (montelukast) is indicated for treatment of asthma and nasal allergies. As with all drugs, some people respond better than others. A trial of 1 month is a reasonable period to see if this medication is effective for you.

Question 10

does singulair (montelukast) have antihisamine in it?

Accepted Answer

No: Singulair (generic is montelukast) is a leukotriene receptor antagonist.  That means it blocks the effect of leukotrienes.  These are inflammatory mediators released during an allergic reaction and are 100x more potent than histamines.  There is no antihistamine effect with Singulair.

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