Montelukast+Bambuterol

Uses	asthma, bronchospasm, allergic rhinitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Therapy	Anti-Asthmatic
Side Effects	itching, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, sleep disturbances, muscle cramps

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Molecule Description

Montelukast+Bambuterol is a combination of two medicines Montelukast, a leukotriene receptor antagonist, and Bambuterol, a beta-adrenergic receptor agonist. It is used to treat asthma, bronchospasm, allergic rhinitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. You can take this medicine with or without food. However, do not stop the medications abruptly without consulting the doctor. If you observe any severe side effects, inform the doctor immediately. Store the medicine in a cool and dry place away from moisture.

Uses

Asthma
Allergic rhinitis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Contraindications

When should one not use Montelukast+Bambuterol

Allergy to montelukast or bambuterol or any other excipient
Severe kidney disease

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Sleep disturbances
Palpitations
Increased heart rate
Muscle cramps
Headache
Allergy
Rash
Urticaria
Itching
Nausea
Vomiting

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

A limited amount of data is available; therefore, the safety of Montelukast+Bambuterol during pregnancy cannot be established. Consequently, it is preferable to avoid using this medicine during pregnancy or consult a physician as a precautionary measure.

Breast Feeding

The excretion of the components of this medicine in human milk is not known. Therefore please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Driving

No effect of this medicine was seen in your driving ability. However, due to variation in response, some people may experience side effects like drowsiness; if these symptoms are observed, it can affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Montelukast+Bambuterol may intensify the side effects like drowsiness and dizziness. Hence caution is advised when consuming alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are allergic to montelukast or bambuterol or any other excipient
You have a kidney disorder
You have heart failure
You have a liver disease
You have diabetes mellitus
You are taking prescription, non-prescription, herbal or nutritional supplements, vitamins or minerals

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Bambuterol relaxes the bronchi's smooth muscles, resulting in dilation of the air passages. In addition, Montelukast blocks leukotrienes (chemicals that cause airway narrowing and inflammation), which reduces allergic response.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Halothane anaesthesia should be avoided with bambuterol
Bambuterol increases the muscle-relaxing effect of suxamethonium
Beta-receptor blocking agents can partially or entirely block the effect of bambuterol
Phenytoin, phenobarbital and rifampicin may decrease the efficacy of montelukast
Bambuterol should be used with caution with other sympathomimetics

Dosage

Overdose

In case of overdose, you may experience nausea or dizziness. If you experience these symptoms, visit the nearest hospital or contact your doctor immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is approaching, skip the missing dose. Instead, use your next dose at the same time every day. Do not take two doses at once.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

There are no long term studies to confirm if Montelukast+Bambuterol can cause cancer.

It is best to discuss any possible drug interactions of Montelukast+Bambuterol and herbal medicines with your physician before using both together.

No habit forming tendencies have been reported with Montelukast or bambuterol.

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Montelukast+Bambuterol

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