Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Provair 5 ODT. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Provair 5 ODT 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Provair 5 ODT is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Provair 5 ODT may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Provair 5 ODT is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Provair 5 ODT is recommended.
CAUTION
Provair 5 ODT should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Provair 5 ODT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Provair 5 ODT in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Provair 5 ODT 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Provair 5 ODT 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 make breathing easier.
Provair 5 ODT can be taken with or witho ... Show more
Uses of Provair 5 ODT
Asthma prevention
Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Side effects of Provair 5 ODT
Common
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Diarrhea
How to use Provair 5 ODT
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Provair 5 ODT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Provair 5 ODT works
Provair 5 ODT works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.
What if you forget to take Provair 5 ODT?
If you miss a dose of Provair 5 ODT, 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.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Provair 5 ODT for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
It is a relatively safe medicine with very few side effects.
Take Provair 5 ODT 2 hours before exercising if you have exercise-induced asthma.
It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficult ... Show more
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Brief Description
Indication
Asthma, Allergic rhinitis
Adult Dose
Oral
Chronic asthma
Adult: As film-coated tab: 10 mg once daily in the evening.
Allergic rhinitis
Adult: 10 mg once daily.
Prophylaxis of exe ... Show more
Child Dose
Asthma
Prophylaxis and maintenance treatment in patients aged >12 months
<12 months: Safety and efficacy not established
12-24 months: 4 mg (granul ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment needed.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Montelukast is a selective leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks the effects of cysteinyl leukotrienes in the airways.
Precaution
Not for the relief of acute bronchospasm. Not to be used as monotherapy for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm. Patients in whom asthma i ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Headache (18.4%; similar to placebo)
1-10%
>2%
Abdominal pain,Eczema,Influenza,Laryngitis,Pharyngitis,Viral infection,Wheezing,Dental pain, ... Show more
Interaction
Induced hepatic metabolism resulting to decreased plasma concentration w/ potent inducers of cytochrome P450 isoenzymes (e.g. phenobarbital, phenytoin ... Show more
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