Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
|
Indication: Chronic asthma Age: Adult |
Dose: Film-coated tablet – 10 mg Frequency: once daily Note: take in the evening |
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Indication: Allergic rhinitis Age: Adult |
Dose: Tablet – 10 mg Frequency: once daily |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
|
Indication: Asthma Prophylaxis and maintenance treatment Age: less than 12 months |
Dose: Safety and efficacy not established Note: Safety and efficacy not established |
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Indication: Asthma Prophylaxis and maintenance treatment Age: 12-23 months |
Dose: Granules – 4 mg Frequency: once daily in evening Note: by mouth (oral) |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
|
Condition: Renal impairment |
Dose: Tablet – Dosage adjustment not needed Note: Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment needed. |
Administration
- May be taken with or without food
- For asthma: take in evening
Side Effect
- Headache (18.4% similar to placebo)
- Abdominal pain
- Eczema
- Influenza
- Laryngitis
- Pharyngitis
- Viral infection
- Wheezing
- Dental pain
- Dizziness
- Dyspepsia
- Dental pain (2%)
- Dizziness (2%)
- Dyspepsia (2%)Elevated liver function tests (2%)
- Fever (2%)
- Gastroenteritis (2%)
- Nasal congestion (2%)
- Otitis (2%)
- Rash (2%)
- Urticaria (2%)
- Bronchitis
- Cough
- Sinusitis
- Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI)
- Allergic granulomatous angiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome
- rare)
- Cholestatic hepatitis (rare)
- Aggressive behavior
- altered behavior
- suicidal thoughts
- Anaphylaxis
- Churg-Strauss syndrome
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
|
Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Rifampicin
|
Induced hepatic metabolism resulting in decreased plasma concentration
|
Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store in cool & dry place below 30°C, protect from light & moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Data Sources
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