Provair 10
Tablet-(10mg)
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About this item
Provair 10 Tablet is a prescription medicine commonly used to help manage respiratory conditions such as asthma and allergy-related breathing symptoms in adults and adolescents. It is intended for people who experience wheezing, shortness of breath, or allergic rhinitis triggered by environmental allergens. Provair 10 works by helping reduce inflammation and allergic responses in the airways, supporting easier and more comfortable breathing when taken regularly as advised by a doctor. This medication is suitable for long-term respiratory management under medical supervision. Always use Provair 10 Tablet according to your healthcare provider’s instructions for safe and effective results.
Medicine Overview
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 exercise-induced asthma Adult: 10 mg at least 2 hr prior to exercise; do not take additional doses w/in 24 hr. Elderly: No dosage adjustment needed. Hepatic impairment: Mild to moderate: No dosage adjustment needed.
Child Dose:
Asthma Prophylaxis and maintenance treatment in patients aged >12 months <12 months: Safety and efficacy not established 12-24 months: 4 mg (granules) PO once daily in evening 2-6 years: 4 mg (chewable tablet or granules) PO once daily in evening 6-15 years: 5 mg (chewable tablet) PO once daily in evening >15 years: 10 mg (conventional tablet) PO once daily in evening Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Prophylaxis 6-15 years: 5 mg (chewable tablet) PO 2 hours before exercise; do not take additional dose within 24 hours >15 years: 10 mg PO 2 hours before exercise; do not take additional dose within 24 hours If taking drug for another indication, do not take additional dose to prevent EIB Perennial Allergic Rhinitis <6 months: Safety and efficacy not established 6-24 months: 4 mg (granules) PO once daily 2-6 years: 4 mg (chewable tablet or granules) PO once daily 6-15 years: 5 mg (chewable tablet) PO once daily >15 years: 10 mg (conventional tablet) PO once daily Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis <2 years: Safety and efficacy not established 2-6 years: 5 mg (chewable tablet) or 4 mg (granules) PO once daily 6-15 years: 5 mg (chewable tablet) PO once daily >15 years: 10 mg (conventional tablet) PO once daily
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.
Quick Tips:
✦ You have been prescribed Provair 10 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 10 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 difficulty in breathing.
✦ Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Uses
Asthma prevention
Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Side Effects
Common
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Diarrhea
Precautions
Not for the relief of acute bronchospasm. Not to be used as monotherapy for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm. Patients in whom asthma is precipitated by aspirin or other NSAIDs should continue to avoid aspirin and NSAIDs. Do not abruptly substitute for oral or inhaled corticosteroids. Be alert for any signs of Churg-Strauss syndrome. Pregnancy and lactation. Children <6 mth. Lactation: Unknown whether agent is excreted in breast milk, use with caution
