Montelukast+Fexofenadine

When should one not use Montelukast+Fexofenadine

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Indigestion
• Cough

Other General Warnings

• You have any heart-related problems, joint disorder or muscle weakness.
• You are suffering from any brain-related problems like aggression, anxiety, depression, abnormal dreams, lack of sleep, irritation, restlessness or suicidal thoughts.
• You have problems with your kidney or liver.
• You have acute asthma
• You are experiencing rapid heartbeats, palpitations and excessive sweating.
• You have any blood disorder, abnormal blood count and swelling of blood vessels.
• You have a known allergy to aspirin or other painkillers.
• You are above 60 years of age.

How Does It Work?

• Montelukast acts by blocking the action of allergic mediator leukotrienes by binding to leukotriene receptors and helps in relieving the symptoms of allergy.
• Fexofenadine acts by blocking the action of the natural substance histamine which is produced by the body during allergic reactions.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way montelukast+fexofenadine works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking antibiotics, antifungals or medicines to treat your heart problems, psychiatric illnesses.
• There should be a minimum gap of 2 hours between the administration of montelukast+fexofenadine and antacid medicines containing aluminium and magnesium
• Medicines that act on the brain to produce calmness if taken along with this tablet may reduce the alertness and impairment of the performance.
• Other medicines such as phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin and gemfibrozil should be used cautiously.