Question 1

what is montelukast 10mg is used for and did i do wrong to stop taking it.

Accepted Answer

Asthma: This is Singulair (montelukast) / an anti inflammatory medication used to treat asthma or allergic rhinitis. It doesn't help everyone but you should always discuss with your physician before stopping a prescribed medication

Question 2

for what is levocetirizine + montelukast tablet? how long will it be taken?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: Thy can be taken safely long term for treatment of allergies.

Question 3

please describe the medication: montelukast?

Accepted Answer

This is Singulair (montelukast): This is medication that helps allergies and asthma.  It is a leukotriene receptor antagonist.    It is used to reduced inflammation in the lungs and in the sinuses.

Question 4

are singulair and montelukast the same thing?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

why must montelukast  be taken in the evening?

Accepted Answer

It may not: Depends on what symptom the treatment is for.  If it is for nightime asthma symptoms, then it should be dosed at night.  For exercise induced asthma, or allergies, taking it at any other time of the day should be fine.  Discuss with the prescribing physician.

Question 6

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 7

best time to take singulair (montelukast) oral 10mg?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacist: Since it's a once a day medication it may not matter what  time you take it as long as it's the same time each day. Your pharmacist can advise you about dosing as he/she has access to all the information about medications.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

can taking singulair (montelukast) once a day stunt my growth?

Accepted Answer

No: I'm unable to find any data demonstrating that singulair (montelukast) negatively impacts growth. We see kids on this medication quite a bit.  The growth issues for kids with asthma are related to the concomitant use of chronic oral corticosteroids and rarely the inhaled ones also. Chronic illness will impair growth, but if singulair (montelukast) keeps asthma in check it shouldn't be a growth concern by itself.

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