Singulair - Montelukast - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Singulair.
• Singulair
• mon-teh-LEW-kast

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to control chronic asthma to help decrease the number of asthma attacks.
• It is also used to treat hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis).
• This drug works by blocking substances in the body called leukotrienes.
• Blocking leukotrienes improves asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medicine as directed, generally one tablet (10mg) daily with or without food.
• If taking for asthma, take the medicine in the evening.
• If taking for hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), take the medicine at about the same time each day (either morning or evening).
• If you are taking this drug for both asthma and hay fever, take the medicine in the evening.
• Keep taking this medicine every day, even during asthma attacks and periods when you have no asthma symptoms.
• This drug does not relieve acute asthma attacks.
• Use your prescribed acute asthma attack medicines (and pre-exercise medicines for exercise-related asthma) as directed.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for specific advice on your drug therapy.
• Do not decrease or stop any asthma medicine unless instructed to do so by your doctor.
• Report promptly to your doctor or pharmacist any worsening of asthma symptoms, if your short-acting inhaler use increases or if use exceeds the 24 hour maximum prescribed by your doctor.
• This medicine may come with a patient information leaflet.
• Read it carefully.
• Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine.

Singulair Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical test should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
• Consult your doctor for more details.

Read Before Using Singulair (precautions)

• Before using this drug, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of.

Possible Side Effects

• Unusual weakness, stomach upset, diarrhea, dizziness, cough, headache, nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, or mouth pain may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of.

Singulair Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted.
• Do not store in bathroom.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include thirst, drowsiness, dilated pupils, increased muscle movements, or severe stomach pain.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).