Singulair

Singulair is a leukotriene inhibitor. Leukotrienes are the substances which are present in the body and are associated with the inflammation and constriction of airway muscles and accumulation of fluid in the lungs. All these are the result of asthma attack. It is used to avoid the condition of asthma attack and is also helpful in the treatment of seasonal nasal allergies. It may also be used for other purposes.

If you want to take Singulair, then first tell your doctor. If you have liver disease, then you cannot take the medication or there should be special monitoring during the treatment with Singulair. Singulair are 4 mg chewable tablets which contain .674 mg phenylalanine while 5 mg singulair tablets contain .842 mg phenylalanine. The medication belongs to FDA pregnancy category B which is not harmful to an unborn baby, but those who are pregnant or planning to be pregnant should first consult with their doctor.



Take Singulair as prescribed to you by your doctor and if there is any difficulty in understanding the instructions, then ask it from your pharmacist. The medication should be taken in the evening with one full glass of water. First you should chew the tablets and then swallow them. You can take them directly into the mouth or mix with a spoonful of cold applesauce, mashed carrots, rice or ice cream. When the packet is opened then utilize it within 15 minutes. The medication can be taken with or without food and whenever you have to stop the medication then first consult with your doctor. The medication is not helpful during the asthma attack so you need other medicines to treat the attack. Keep the medication at room temperature and away from heat and moisture.

If you miss a dose then take it as you remember and if the time is near to take the next dose then skip the missed dose and follow your regular scheduled doses. Don’t try to take double doses at the same time. If you experience overdoses then you need to have medical attention. You should avoid taking all those things which can help to trigger an asthma attack.

If you experience the following serious side effects then you should stop the medication and get emergency help. These serious side effects include difficulty in breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue or face, numbness, tingling, or pain, rash or unexplained open sores or bruising, severe inflammation of the sinuses, and worsening respiratory symptoms. You can also experience less serious side effects, in which should continue your medication. These include upset stomach, heartburn, stomach pain, tiredness, dizziness or headache, nasal irritation, sore throat or cough.

Singulair can interact with other drugs like rifampin and Phenobarbital. Therefore you should tell your doctor if you are taking other drugs. The medication comes in four forms. It comes in Singulair oral granules, prescribed for ages from 12 months to 5 years. It is available in Singulair chewable tablets of 4 mg and is prescribed for ages from 2 to 5 years. It comes in Singulair chewable tablets of 5 mg and is prescribed for the ages from 6 to 14 years, and it also comes in 10 mg which is prescribed for the ages 15 and above.