Montair Plus Strip Of 15 Tablets

Montair Tablet is a combination of two medicines Montelukast, an antihistaminic and Bambuterol a Beta adrenergic receptor. It is used to treat asthma, bronchospasm, allergic rhinitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. You can take this tablet 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 tablet in a cool and dry place away from moisture.

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 tablets at once.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Bambuterol relaxes the bronchi's smooth muscles, resulting in dilation of the air passages. In addition, Montelukast stops the release of histamine, which reduces allergic response.

Directions for Use

• Montair Tablet should be taken as directed by the physician
• Do not break, crush or chew the tablet
• Swallow the tablet with a glass of water
• You can take it with or without food
• Do not take more than the recommended dose

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take the Montair Tablet during pregnancy?

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

Breast Feeding

Can I take the Montair Tablet while breastfeeding?

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

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Montair Tablet?

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

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the Montair Tablet?

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 a kidney disease
• You have diabetes mellitus
• You are taking prescription, non-prescription, herbal or nutritional supplements, vitamins or minerals

Contraindications

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

Side effects

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

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 given in caution on other sympathomimetics

Other general Interactions

• Montelukast should not be used with inhaled/oral corticosteroids
• Patients with glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine

Storage and disposal

• Store at room temperature between 20 to 25° C
• Protect from light and moisture
• Keep away from children
• Keep the medication away from the reach of children and pets
• Do not flush the expired or unneeded tablets or throw them in household waste; instead, talk to your pharmacist regarding the safe way to discard them

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can Montair Tablet cause cancer?

There are no long term studies to confirm if Montair Tablet can cause cancer.

Can I use Montair Tablet along with herbal medicines?

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

Is Montair Tablet habit forming?

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