montelukast 10mg d (Singulair) Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Leukotriene-receptor antagonists
2
Q
Indications
A
Maintenance treatment of asthma
3
Q
Dose Range
A
4-10 mg once daily at bedtime
4
Q
Counselling/SE
A
- Chewable tablets: chew thoroughly before swallowing. Do not swallow whole.
- do not use for immediate relief of symptoms; use short acting reliever
- make sure the doctor’s given you an asthma plan
SE:
- headache
- abdominal pain
- diarrhoea
- allergic reactions
5
Q
Monitoring
A
- Asthma
- compliance
