Lastair 5mg Tablet

Learn more about Lastair 5mg Tablet, a quality offering from Cipla Ltd featuring the therapeutic benefits of Montelukast (5mg). This formulation is primarily utilized for Prevention of Asthma,Asthma prevention,Exercise-induced asthma,Nasal allergy symptoms. Browse through the detailed information provided below to enhance your knowledge about this medicine and its potential benefits for you.

MRP: ₹ 74.1
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Montelukast (5mg)
Brand: Cipla Ltd
Uses: Prevention of Asthma,Asthma prevention,Exercise-induced asthma,Nasal allergy symptoms

Description

Lastair 5mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose
It reduces inflammation in the airways and makes breathing easier
Lastair 5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food
Take it at the same time to get the most benefit
It is advised to have it 2 hours before exercise if you have exercise-induced asthma
It should be taken as your doctor's advice
The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for
Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms
You should Take Lastair 5mg Tablet for as long as it is prescribed for you
It does not cure sudden breathing problems, so always carry a medicated inhaler with you
It is generally safe medicine with few common side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea
If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know
There may be ways of reducing or preventing them
Generally, you should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had severe liver problems
Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works
You must inform your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Lastair 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lastair 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Lastair 5mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Lastair 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lastair 5mg Tablet is recommended.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Lastair 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Lastair 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Lastair 5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lastair 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Leukotriene Antagonists
Therapeutic class:	RESPIRATORY
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	1,3-Diarylpropanoid Derivative

Uses of Lastair 5mg Tablet

In Prevention of Asthma Lastair 5mg Tablet works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in your lungs
It is known as a “preventer” and is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma such as tightness in your chest, wheezing, breathlessness and coughing
This means you can carry out your daily activities more easily and more confidently
It may take a few weeks for this medicine to show full effects
This medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Lastair 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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