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The prescription medication Singulair®, or montelukast sodium, is most commonly used for long-term prevention of asthma. Singulair® can reduce the swelling and inflammation that tend to close up airways, while relaxing the walls of the bronchial tubes. This expands the airways and permits more air to pass through. Singulair® can also be used to treat some symptoms caused by seasonal allergies.
If you suffer from seasonal allergies or asthma, talk to your doctor to see if the prescription medication Singulair® is right for you.
While taking the prescription medication Singulair®, you might experience some side effects. Side effects may include: Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, abnormal dreams, bronchitis, bruising, cough, dental pain, dizziness, diarrhea, difficulty breathing or swallowing, drowsiness, ear infection, ear pain, eczema, eye inflammation, hallucinations, fatigue, fever, flu, headache, hives, indigestion and other digestive problems, infection, insomnia, muscle aches and cramps, irritability, pneumonia, itching, laryngitis, leg pain, nasal congestion, nausea, pancreatitis, rash, restlessness, runny nose, seizures, sinus pain, skin inflammation, sneezing, sore throat, swelling due to fluid retention, swelling of the mouth or throat, upper respiratory infection, tendency to bleed easily, viral infection, vomiting, thirst. You may experience side effects not listed here while taking Singulair®.
Side effects are difficult to predict. Some side effects are normal, while other side effects are not. Always discuss any side effects you are experiencing while taking any prescription medication, including Singulair®, with your doctor.
The correct dosage for Singulair® is once a day. The correct dosage for asthma is once a day in the evening. For allergic rhintis, the time to be taken will be individualized based on each individual patient. Only your doctor can determine the correct dosage.
The dosage for patients who suffer from both asthma and allergic rhintis is one tablet daily, in the evening.
Before deciding what dosage of Singulair® is right for you, talk to your doctor, as only he can determine the proper dosage.
Aug 22, 2005
Merck & Co, Inc announced today that the US FDA has approved SINGULAIR® (montelukast sodium) for the relief of symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis or indoor allergies, in adults and children six months of age and older. Singulair® is a convenient once-a-day tablet that has been proven to help relieve a broad range of indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms for up to 24 hours.
Approximately 50 million people in the US suffer from allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis can be triggered by indoor allergens.
The prescription medication SINGULAIR® (montelukast sodium) is a registered trademark of Merck & Co., Inc.
This is a shortened version of an article originally published by http://www.merck.com/newsroom
Asthma is a disease of the lungs. People who suffer from asthma have sensitive airways. They are sensitive to allergens and irritants (things in the air that can be irritating to the lungs).
Asthma symptoms can start when these allergens and/or other irritants in the air cause the lining of the airways to swell. This can make these airways become narrow, making it more difficult to breathe. The muscles around the airways can then spasm, which causes the airways to become even narrower. When the lining of these airways becomes inflamed, they will produce more mucus. The mucus then clogs the airways and further blocks the proper flow of air. This is what is called an asthma attack.
The prescription medication Singulair® can be used to treat asthma. Talk to your doctor to see if the prescription medication Singulair® is right for you.