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Aerokast Tablets SpecificationRequires Prescription (YES/NO)YesGenericsMontelukast SodiumUsed ForAsthmaHow it worksMontelukast is from a group of medicines called leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs). LTRAs work by stopping the chemicals in your body that narrow your airways. These chemicals are called leukotrienes. Montelukast?helps stop your airways from narrowing (caused by inflammation).Aerokast Tablets Usage And SafetyDosageMontelukast SodiumSide EffectsAbdominal pain , Headache , Thirst , Rarely anaphylaxis , Angioedema , seizure , GI upset .Drug InteractionsPhenobarbital , Phenytoin , Rifampicin , Other enzyme inducers , gemfibrozil.IndicationAsthma , Perennial Allergic Rhinitus , Acute prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction , Relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis.When not to UseHypersensitivity to any component of this product.Aerokast Tablets PrecautionsPrecautionPatients should be advised never to use oral montelukast to treat acute asthma attacks and to keep their usual appropriate rescue medication for this purpose readily available. If an acute attack occurs, a short-acting inhaled ?-agonist should be used. Patients should seek their doctor's advice as soon as possible if they need more inhalations of short-acting ?-agonists than usual.Aerokast Tablets WarningsWarning 1Montelukast should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids.Warning 2Treatment with montelukast does not alter the need for patients with aspirin sensitive asthma to avoid taking aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.Warning 3Patient and physician should be alert for neuropsychiatric events. Patients should be instructed to notify their health care practitioner if any such changes occur.Aerokast Tablets Additional InformationPregnancy categoryAlways consult your physician before using any medicine.Storage (YES/NO)Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.