MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET

MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET is a respiratory medication, primarily used in the treatment of asthma and other similar conditions. Asthma is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing.

MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET is a combination of two medicines: Bambuterol (bronchodilator) and Montelukast (leukotriene receptor antagonist). Bambuterol belongs to the bronchodilators class; it works by relaxing muscles and widening the lungs' airways. Bambuterol also has mucoregulating/mucolytic (dissolves thick mucus and helps relieve breathing difficulties) and anti-inflammatory properties. Montelukast belongs to the class of leukotriene receptor antagonists. Leukotrienes are inflammatory chemicals that are released by the body when an allergen comes into contact. These chemicals cause swelling in the lungs and tightening of the airway muscles, which are the primary causes of asthma attacks. Montelukast works by blocking these leukotrienes, thereby reducing inflammation and swelling in the nose. It also inhibits bronchoconstriction (narrowing of airways in the lungs that lead to breathing difficulties) and is used in treating asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Your doctor will advise the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. The common side effects of MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET include nausea, cough, vomiting, diarrhoea, flu-like symptoms, sleep disturbance, faster heartbeats, and muscle cramps. Most of these side effects of MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.

Please inform your doctor in advance if you have heart, overactive thyroid gland, liver or kidney disease, or family history of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) before taking MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET. MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET is not intended for use during an acute asthma attack. Your doctor may suggest other medications for your sudden asthma attack. MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET may not be used during pregnancy since it may affect the unborn baby. Also, there are chances of Montelukast excreting into breast milk during breastfeeding. It is advisable to check with your doctor if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines before starting MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or a history of heart disease. Inform your doctor about your ongoing medications. Inform your doctor immediately if your breathing problems get worse.

MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma. MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET is a combination of Bambuterol and Montelukast. Bambuterol is a bronchodilator and effectively treats asthma. It works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Bambuterol also has mucoregulating/mucolytic (dissolves thick mucus and helps relieve breathing difficulties) and anti-inflammatory properties. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist. Montelukast blocks leukotrienes (chemicals released in response when a body comes in contact with an allergen) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose. It also inhibits bronchoconstriction (narrowing of airways in the lungs that lead to breathing difficulties) and is used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis. Montelukast is also used to relieve exercise-induced bronchospasm (shortness of breath that occurs only during exercise).

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Flu-like symptoms
• Sleep disturbance
• Palpitations
• Muscle cramp

Do not stop taking this medicine of your own unless advised by your doctor. Before taking MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET, let your doctor know if have heart, liver, kidney, and lung diseases, neuropsychiatric disorders like seizures (fits) and depression, phenylketonuria (birth defect caused by the build-up of an amino acid called phenylalanine in the body), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), high blood pressure. MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET is not intended for use during an acute asthma attack. Therapy with leukotriene receptor antagonists like Montelukast should be cautiously administered in patients with neuropsychiatric disorders. There are chances of developing psychiatric-type effects, including agitation, aggressive behaviour, anxiety, depression, abnormal dreams, and hallucinations. Bambuterol in MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET may not be used during pregnancy since it may affect the unborn baby. Montelukast may excrete into the breast milk during breastfeeding and affect the newborn. Please seek medical advice if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines before starting MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET. Stop taking MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET and inform your doctor immediately if you have any unusual mood or behaviour changes.

Drug-Drug Interactions: MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET may interact with steroid medicines (such as prednisolone), Theophylline or aminophylline medicines (for breathing problems), propranolol (medications for high blood pressure), eye drops for glaucoma such as timolol, and drugs containing ipratropium.

Drug-Food Interactions: Limit alcohol intake since it may increase the occurrence of side effects like drowsiness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET is contraindicated in liver diseases, neuropsychiatric disorders like seizures (fits) and depression, phenylketonuria (birth defect caused by the build-up of an amino acid called phenylalanine in the body), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).

• PREDNISOLONE
• THEOPHYLLINE
• AMINOPHYLLINE
• PROPRANOLOL
• TIMOLOL
• IPRATROPIUM

• Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over the counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET.
• Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust and food items that make your asthma severe.
• Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
• Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

• It is advised to consult a Psychiatrist if you notice any mood changes like suicidal thoughts, aggressive behaviour, anxiety, depression, abnormal dreams, and hallucinations while using MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET.
• Montelukast in MONTEMAC PLUS TABLET may sometimes cause liver enzyme changes. It is advised to inform your doctor if you are undergoing any Liver Function Tests.

Asthma: It is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. Symptoms of asthma include coughing, wheezing and chest tightness.