Drug Catalog - Product Detail
MONTELUKAST TAB. 10MG TABS 500CT
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33342-0102-15 | MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS | 500 | 10MG | TABLET |
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Description
11 DESCRIPTION Montelukast sodium, USP the active ingredient in montelukast sodium tablets, is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist that inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene CysLT 1 receptor. Montelukast sodium, USP is described chemically as [R-(E)]-1-[[[1-[3-[2-(7-chloro-2-quinolinyl)ethenyl] phenyl]-3-[2-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)phenyl] propyl]thio]methyl]cyclopropaneacetic acid, monosodium salt. The molecular formula is C 35 H 35 ClNNaO 3 S, and its molecular weight is 608.18. The structural formula is: Montelukast sodium, USP is a hygroscopic, optically active, white to off-white powder. Montelukast sodium is freely soluble in ethanol, methanol, and water and practically insoluble in acetonitrile. Each 10-mg film-coated montelukast tablet contains 10.4 mg montelukast sodium, USP which is equivalent to 10 mg of montelukast, and the following inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, disodium edetate and magnesium stearate. The film coating consists of: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, titanium dioxide, red ferric oxide and yellow ferric oxide. montelukast-structural
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Montelukast sodium 10-mg Film-Coated Tablets are beige, rounded square-shaped tablets, biconvex and debossed 'CL 26' on one side of the tablet and having plain surface on other side. They are supplied as follows: Bottles of 30 NDC 33342-102-07 Bottles of 90 NDC 33342-102-10 Bottles of 500 NDC 33342-102-15 Unit-dose blister pack of 90 NDC 33342-102-39 Unit-dose blister pack of 100 NDC 33342-102-12 Storage Store montelukast sodium 10-mg film-coated tablets at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture and light. Store in original package. Storage for Bulk Bottles Store bottles of 500 montelukast sodium 10-mg filmcoated tablets at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F), excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture and light. Store in original container. When product container is subdivided, repackage into a well-closed, light-resistant container.
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Montelukast sodium tablets are a leukotriene receptor antagonist indicated for: • Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in patients 15 years of age and older ( 1.1 ). • Acute prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in patients 15 years of age and older ( 1.2 ). • Relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis (AR): seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) in patients 15 years of age and older, and perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR) in patients 15 years of age and older ( 1.3 ). 1.1 Asthma Montelukast sodium tablets are indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in patients 15 years of age and older. 1.2 Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB) Montelukast sodium tablets are indicated for prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in patients 15 years of age and older. 1.3 Allergic Rhinitis Montelukast sodium tablets are indicated for the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 15 years of age and older and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 15 years of age and older.
Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION Administration (by indications): Asthma ( 2.1 ): Once daily in the evening for patients 15 years of age and older. Acute prevention of EIB ( 2.2 ): 10 mg tablet at least 2 hours before exercise for patients 15 years of age and older. Seasonal allergic rhinitis ( 2.3 ): Once daily for patients 15 years and older. Perennial allergic rhinitis ( 2.3 ): Once daily for patients 15 years and older. Dosage (by age): 15 years and older: one 10-mg tablet. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take only one dose daily in the evening ( 2.4 ). 2.1 Asthma Montelukast sodium should be taken once daily in the evening. The following dose is are recommended: For adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older: one 10-mg tablet. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients less than 12 months of age with asthma have not been established. There have been no clinical trials in patients with asthma to evaluate the relative efficacy of morning versus evening dosing. The pharmacokinetics of montelukast are similar whether dosed in the morning or evening. Efficacy has been demonstrated for asthma when montelukast was administered in the evening without regard to time of food ingestion. 2.2 Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB) For prevention of EIB, a single 10 mg dose of montelukast should be taken at least 2 hours before exercise. The following dose is recommended : For adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older: one 10-mg tablet. An additional dose of montelukast should not be taken within 24 hours of a previous dose. Patients already taking montelukast sodium daily for another indication (including chronic asthma) should not take an additional dose to prevent EIB. All patients should have available for rescue a short-acting ß-agonist. Safety and effectiveness in patients younger than 15 years of age have not been established. Daily administration of montelukast sodium for the chronic treatment of asthma has not been established to prevent acute episodes of EIB. 2.3 Allergic Rhinitis For allergic rhinitis, montelukast sodium should be taken once daily. Efficacy was demonstrated for seasonal allergic rhinitis when montelukast was administered in the morning or the evening without regard to time of food ingestion. The time of administration may be individualized to suit patient needs. The following dose for the treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis are recommended: For adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older: one 10-mg tablet. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients younger than 2 years of age with seasonal allergic rhinitis have not been established. The following dose for the treatment of symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis are recommended: For adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older: one 10-mg tablet. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients younger than 6 months of age with perennial allergic rhinitis have not been established. 2.4 Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take only one montelukast sodium dose daily in the evening.