SINGULAIR
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE
FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR
OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO
INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR
YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING SINGULAIR.
MONTELUKAST - ORAL (mon-teh-LEW-kast)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Singulair
USES:
SINGULAIR is used to control chronic asthma, helping to decrease the
number of asthma attacks.
HOW TO USE SINGULAIR:
Take this medicine by mouth as directed, generally one tablet (10mg)
daily in the evening with or without food. Keep taking this medicine
every day, even during asthma attacks and periods when you have no
asthma symptoms. SINGULAIR 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.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Unusual weakness, stomach upset, diarrhea, cough, headache or mouth
pain may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify
your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly stomach pain,
fever, persistent sore throat or earache, muscle aches, yellowing
eyes or skin, or numbness/tingling of hands or feet. In the unlikely
event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate
medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash,
itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Before using SINGULAIR, tell your doctor your medical history,
including any allergies (especially drug allergies) or liver
disease. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this
medication. It is not known whether SINGULAIR is excreted into
breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication
you may use, especially rifamycin antibiotics (e.g., rifampin);
certain drugs which stimulate liver metabolism (e.g., phenytoin,
phenobarbital, carbamazepine); or other drugs for asthma. Do not
start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.
NOTES:
Do not share SINGULAIR with others. Medical tests will be performed
to monitor for effectiveness and possible side effects of SINGULAIR.
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.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees
C) away from light and moisture.
Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For
information on enrollment call Medic Alert ( TM ) at 1-800-854-1166.
In Canada call 1-800-668-1507. |
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