Lukotas 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Lukotas 10 MG Description
Lukotas 10 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine. Preventing asthma and treating allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose is the main use of Lukotas tablets. For asthma caused due to exercise,
this medicine should be used at least 2 hours before any physical activity for maximum effectiveness. This medication is approved to use in adults and children over 12 months of age. It is often used with other medications to treat asthma or allergic symptoms. The main component of this medication is Montelukast. It is an anti-allergic medicine. The mode of action of Lukotas 10 mg tablets is to reduce inflammation in the airways and make breathing easier. This medication does not treat sudden breathing problems, which requires carrying an inhaler with medicine. Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, headache, and abdominal pain are some of the common side effects of Lukotas 10 mg tablet. Most of these side effects do not require any medical attention. However, it is best to consult the doctor in case of persisting or worsening symptoms. Inform the doctor if the patient has any liver condition, is currently expecting or breastfeeding.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹146.53 |
You Save | ₹1.48 (1% on MRP) |
Contains | Montelukast(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | Asthma, Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB), Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) |
Side effects | Throat inflammation, Cough, Ear infection, Influenza, Blocked nose, Sinusitis. |
Therapy | ANTI-ASTHMATIC |
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Uses of Lukotas 10 MG
- As per CDSCO and USFDA, Lukotas 10 mg tablet is indicated for the treatment of the following conditions:
- Short-term and long-term treatment of asthma in adults patients and children over 12 months
- Prevention of sudden asthma attacks due to excess physical activity (exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB)) in patients 6 years of age and older
- For relief from symptoms of allergic rhinitis (sneezing, congestion, itchy nose and sore throat) such as seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) in patients 2 years of age and older, and year-round allergic rhinitis (PAR) in patients 6 months and older....
Contraindications of Lukotas 10 MG
- If you have a history of serious hypersensitivity to Montelukast or other similar medications. Serious allergic reactions require immediate emergency treatment with supportive measures.
- If you are using this medicine as the only treatment for acute asthma attacks.
- If you suddenly change inhaled or oral corticosteroids to Lukotas 10 mg tablet.
- If you have any sensitivity to aspirin or NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents).
- If you have been diagnosed with symptoms of Churg-Strauss syndrome (causes blood vessel inflammation).
- If you have a rare genetic problem of galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption
- If you experience any neuropsychiatric side effects such as seizures, addictions, eating disorders, migraines, attention deficit disorder, etc.
Side effects of Lukotas 10 MG
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Fever
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Ear infection
Precautions and Warnings of Lukotas 10 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a kidney illness.
- You have a skin rash, itching, redness, and other allergic reactions.
- You are lactose intolerant.
- You have liver-related issues like jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), raised liver function test, etc.
- You notice any central nervous system effects like dizziness.
Mode of Action of Lukotas 10 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Lukotas 10 MG
- Take Lukotas 10 mg tablets just as the doctor prescribed it to you.
- Do not change the dose of Lukotas 10 mg tablet, even if you do not see its effects.
- Swallow this pill as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break or chew it.
- It is better to not take it with other medications without informing your doctor.
- Do not use Lukotas 10 mg medicine if its packaging has already been opened.
- Do not suddenly stop taking the Lukotas 10 mg tablet, as it can cause adverse effects from withdrawal.
Interactions of Lukotas 10 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Lukotas 10 mg tablets can be given with other medicines to treat asthma. It also does not change the effectiveness of certain medicines like theophylline, prednisone, prednisolone, oral contraceptives, terfenadine, digoxin and warfarin....
- Inform your doctor if you are using Lukotas 10 mg tablets along with phenobarbital. This medicine can decrease the levels of Lukotas tablets in the blood, which can lower the effectiveness of the medicine. Similar effects can also be seen with other medicines such as phenytoin and rifampicin when used with Lukotas tablets. ...
- When Lukotas 10 mg tablets and gemfibrozil are used together, gemfibrozil increases the levels of Lukotas tablet in the body, which may lead to increased side effects.
Interactions with food items
- Avoid food that produces allergic reactions while using Lukotas 10 mg tablet to prevent exacerbating the symptoms of allergic rhinitis or asthma.
Storage and disposal of Lukotas 10 MG
Dosage of Lukotas 10 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can we use Lukotas 10 mg tablets in children?
Q: Can Lukotas 10 mg tablets cause any mood changes if I use them regularly?
Q: Can I take Lukotas 10 mg tablets if I have an acute liver condition?
References
- Montelukast 10 mg film coated tablets [Internet]. Montelukast 10 mg film coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [cited 27 Mar 2022]. Available from:
- SINGULAIR® (montelukast sodium) Tablets, Chewable Tablets, and Oral Granules. Initial U.S. Approval: 1998. [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. [cited 27 Mar 2022] - Available from:
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 27 Mar 2022]. Available from:
- Montelukast [Internet]. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. U.S. National Library of Medicine; 2020 [cited 27 Mar 2022]. Available from:
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