{"id":18258,"date":"2022-02-14T15:47:03","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T15:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=18258"},"modified":"2022-02-15T15:06:34","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T15:06:34","slug":"montelukast-accord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/montelukast-accord\/","title":{"rendered":"Montelukast Accord &#8211; Montelukast uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>10 mg film-coated tablets&nbsp;For adults and adolescents from 15 years<br>montelukast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Montelukast Accord is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What the Montelukast Accord is<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast Accord is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks substances called\u00a0leukotrienes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Montelukast Accord works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leukotriene\u00a0causes contraction and swelling of the airways in the lungs as well as allergic symptoms.\u00a0By blocking the\u00a0leukotrienes, Montelukast Accord improves asthma symptoms, helps control\u00a0asthma,\u00a0and improves the symptoms of seasonal\u00a0allergies\u00a0(so-called hay fever or seasonal allergic\u00a0rhinitis\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to use Montelukast Accord<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor has prescribed Montelukast Accord to treat&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;and prevent asthma symptoms at all hours of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Montelukast Accord is used for the treatment of adults and adolescents, 15 years and older who have not received adequate control of previous medication and therefore need additional treatment.<\/li><li>Montelukast Accord also helps prevent contraction of the airways caused by exertion.<\/li><li>In asthmatic patients where Montelukast Accord is indicated for&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;, Montelukast Accord may also provide&nbsp;symptomatic&nbsp;relief in seasonal allergic&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will decide how to use Montelukast Accord depending on your symptoms and the severity of your\u00a0asthma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast contained in the Montelukast Accord may also be approved for the treatment of other diseases not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is\u00a0asthma?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asthma&nbsp;is a&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asthma&nbsp;means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>respiratory distress due to airway constriction.&nbsp;This contraction of the airways worsens and improves due to different conditions.<\/li><li>sensitive airways that react to various things such as cigarette smoke, pollen, cold air or exertion.<\/li><li>swelling (&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;) of the mucous membranes of the airways.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of\u00a0asthma\u00a0include cough, wheezing, and tightness in the chest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is a seasonal\u00a0allergy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seasonal\u00a0allergy\u00a0(also called hay fever or seasonal allergic\u00a0rhinitis\u00a0) is an\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0that is often caused by airborne pollen from trees, grass, or weeds.\u00a0The symptoms of seasonal\u00a0allergy\u00a0are characterized by: stuffy, runny, and itchy nose;\u00a0sneezing;\u00a0watery, swollen, red, and itchy eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before taking Montelukast Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor about any medical or allergic problems you may have or have had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Montelukast Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to montelukast or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Montelukast Accord<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If asthma symptoms or breathing become difficult, contact your doctor immediately.<\/li><li>Montelukast Accord tablets are not intended for the treatment of acute asthma attacks.&nbsp;If an attack occurs, follow the instructions given by your doctor for this situation.&nbsp;Always carry your inhaled bronchodilator asthma medicine with you.<\/li><li>It is important that you or your child take all asthma medications prescribed by your doctor.&nbsp;Montelukast Accord is not intended to replace other asthma medicines prescribed by your doctor.<\/li><li>If you are being treated with asthma medication, you should know that if you get a combination of different symptoms, such as&nbsp;flu-like symptoms&nbsp;, tingling or numbness in the arms or legs, worsening respiratory symptoms and \/ or skin rash, a doctor should be consulted.<\/li><li>Do not take&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;or other anti-&nbsp;inflammatory&nbsp;drugs (&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;) if your&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;worsens.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients should be aware that various neuropsychiatric events (eg, behavioral and mood-related changes) have been reported in adults, adolescents, and children with the Montelukast Accord (see section 4).&nbsp;If you develop such symptoms while using Montelukast Accord, you should consult your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not give this medicine to children under 15 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other dosage forms of this drug available for children and adolescents under 18 years of age based on age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Montelukast Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines may affect the way Montelukast Accord works and Montelukast Accord may affect the way other medicines work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are taking the following medicines before you start taking Montelukast Accord 10 mg film-coated tablets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>phenobarbital (antiepileptic&nbsp;medicine&nbsp;)<\/li><li>phenytoin (&nbsp;antiepileptic&nbsp;medicine&nbsp;)<\/li><li>rifampicin (medicine for&nbsp;tuberculosis&nbsp;and other&nbsp;infections&nbsp;)<\/li><li>gemfibrozil (medicine for high blood fat levels)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Montelukast Accord with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast Accord can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking Montelukast 10 mg film-coated tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will decide if you can take Montelukast Accord during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unknown whether montelukast is excreted in human milk.&nbsp;Therefore, consult a physician before using Montelukast Accord during breast-feeding or scheduled breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast Accord is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines.&nbsp;However, individual reactions to drugs may vary.&nbsp;In very rare cases, however, dizziness and drowsiness have been reported with Montelukast Accord, which may affect some patients&#8217; ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Montelukast Accord contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast Accord contains\u00a0lactose.\u00a0If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to take Montelukast Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take only one tablet of Montelukast Accord a day as prescribed by your&nbsp;doctor&nbsp;.<\/li><li>You should take the tablet both during asymptomatic periods and during periods of worsening&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adults and adolescents over 15 years:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is a 10 mg tablet taken once daily in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast Accord should not be used with any other product containing the same active substance, montelukast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is for&nbsp;oral&nbsp;use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast Accord can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have ingested too much Montelukast Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the majority of reports of overdoses, no\u00a0side effects\u00a0have been reported.\u00a0The most common symptoms reported with overdose in adults and children included stomach pain, drowsiness, thirst, headache, vomiting, and overactivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Montelukast Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to take Montelukast Accord exactly as your doctor has told\u00a0you.\u00a0If you have missed a\u00a0dose, return to the usual schedule with one tablet a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Montelukast Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast Accord can only treat your&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;if you continue to take it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must continue to take Montelukast Accord for as long as your doctor prescribes it.\u00a0It helps you control your\u00a0asthma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Montelukast Accord can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In clinical trials with montelukast 10 mg film-coated tablets, the most commonly reported&nbsp;adverse reactions&nbsp;were (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) where a probable association exists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>magont<\/li><li>headache.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The side effects&nbsp;were usually mild and were more common in patients treated with Montelukast than with&nbsp;placebo&nbsp;(a&nbsp;pill&nbsp;that does not contain any medicine).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talk to your doctor immediately<\/strong>\u00a0if you notice any of the following\u00a0side effects, these may be serious and you may need\u00a0urgent\u00a0medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>allergic reactions including swelling of the face, lips, tongue and \/ or throat, which may cause breathing or swallowing difficulties<\/li><li>behavioral and mood changes: anxiety \/ upset including aggressive behavior or hostility, depression<\/li><li>seizures.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>increased tendency to bleed<\/li><li>tremors<\/li><li>palpitation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Very rare: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>combination of symptoms, such as&nbsp;flu-like symptoms&nbsp;, tingling or numbness in the arms and legs, aggravated respiratory symptoms and \/ or rash (Churg-Strauss syndrome) (see section 2)<\/li><li>decreased&nbsp;platelet count<\/li><li>behavioral and mood changes: hallucinations, disorientation, suicidal thoughts and actions<\/li><li>swelling (&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;) of the lungs<\/li><li>severe skin reactions (erythema multiforme) that may occur without warning<\/li><li>hepatitis&nbsp;.&nbsp;_<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;during the time the drug has been on the market<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very common: may affect more than 1 user in 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>upper respiratory tract infection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 users<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>diarrhea, nausea, vomiting<\/li><li>rash<\/li><li>fever<\/li><li>elevated liver enzymes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Behavioral and Mood Changes: Changed Dream Patterns Including Nightmares, Insomnia, Sleepwalking, Irritability, Anxiety, Restlessness<\/li><li>dizziness, drowsiness, numbness and tingling<\/li><li>nosebleeds<\/li><li>dry mouth&nbsp;, indigestion<\/li><li>bruising,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;,&nbsp;hives<\/li><li>joint or muscle pain, muscle cramps<\/li><li>bedwetting in children<\/li><li>weakness \/ fatigue, general malaise, swelling.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>behavioral and mood changes: attention deficit disorder, impaired memory, involuntary muscle movements.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Very rare: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>sore red bumps under the skin, usually on the shins (erythema nodosum)<\/li><li>behavioral and mood changes: obsessive-compulsive disorder, stuttering.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Montelukast Accord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label or carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>No special temperature instructions.&nbsp;Store in the original package.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.<\/li><li>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the package and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is montelukast.&nbsp;One film-coated tablet contains 10 mg montelukast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tablet core:\u00a0Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose (\u00a0LH-\u00a011) (E 463), croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Film coating: Hydroxypropylcellulose (LF) (E 463), hypromellose 6CPS (A), titanium dioxide (E 171), macrogol 6000, yellow iron oxide, and red iron oxide (E172) (\u00a0<em>see section 2: Important information about some of the ingredients of Montelukast Accord<\/em>\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast Accord 10 mg film-coated tablet is 7.9 x 7.9 mm beige, rounded square, film-coated, with the designation M10 on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister pack of polyamide \/ PVC \/ aluminum of 7, 10, 14, 20, 28, 30, 50, 56, 84, 90, 98, 100, 140 and 200 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accord Healthcare BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winthontlaan 200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3526 kV Utrecht<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accord Healthcare Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sage House, 319, Pinner Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>North Harrow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Middlesex, HA1 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