• Montelukast is in the leukotriene receptor antagonist family of medications.
• It works by blocking the action of leukotriene D4 in the lungs resulting in decreased inflammation and relaxation of smooth muscle.

Therapeutic Indications Of Avalon Broncast 10 Mg Tablets

• Your doctor has prescribed Montelukast to treat asthma, preventing your asthma symptoms during the day and night.
• Montelukast is used for the treatment of adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older who are not adequately controlled on their medication and need additional therapy.
• Montelukast also helps prevent the narrowing of airways triggered by exercise.
• In those asthmatic patients in whom Montelukast is indicated in asthma, Montelukast can also provide symptomatic relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Method Of Administration Of Avalon Broncast 10 Mg Tablets

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
• Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Doses will depend on your medical condition
• For adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older: The recommended dose is one 10 mg tablet to be taken daily in the evening.
• You can take Montelukast 10 mg with or without food
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Avalon Broncast 10 Mg Tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Abdominal pain
2. Headache
3. Allergic reactions
4. Behavior and mood-related changes: agitation including aggressive behavior or depression
5. Palpitations