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Tekast 5mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Tekast 5mg Tablet is a product of Zytek Pharmaceuticals

Composition: Montelukast (5mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 75.00

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All Details About Tekast 5mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Tekast 5mg Tablet

Description:

Tekast 5mg Tablet is used to prevent asthma attacks in children. It may also be used to ease breathing difficulties caused by strenuous physical activities. This medicine also helps treat seasonal allergies such as runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes.

Donate Tekast 5mg Tablet to your child at a fixed time before or after food in the prescribed dose, time, and way. You may need to give it to your child for a few weeks before it starts to prevent asthma attacks. For asthma, prefer giving Tekast 5mg Tablet in the evening or 2 hours before physical activity. For allergy, it is best to give it in the evening, depending upon the time of onset of symptoms. In case your child has both, prefer giving it in the evening. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again, but skip it if it’s already time for the next dose.

Your child may start to feel better after a few regular doses. However, you must still complete the prescribed dose to ensure maximum benefit. Moreover, stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child’s condition. This medicine may cause some minor and temporary side effects like fever, headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case these effects persist or start bothering your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay.

Let your child’s doctor know if your child is already taking any medicines. Also, narrate your child’s complete medical history, including any prior episodes of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, vascular disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and in planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

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. Tekast 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Tekast

  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny nose
  • Sinus inflammation
  • Fever
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Ear inflammation

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Tekast 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tekast 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tekast 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tekast 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tekast 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tekast 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tekast 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Tekast 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe liver disease.

FAQs:

Which food items should my child avoid taking along with Tekast 5mg Tablet?

Do not give high-fat meals and fruit juices to your child along with Tekast 5mg Tablet as they may interfere with the absorption of this medicine.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Tekast 5mg Tablet?

Tekast 5mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Tekast 5mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I decrease the dose of Tekast 5mg Tablet by myself if my child starts to feel better?

No, adhere to the dose as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose by yourself as it can impact your child’s health. While increasing the dose may cause unwanted effects like sedation and depression, decreasing the dose or stopping it suddenly can result in a rebound reversal of all symptoms.

Can I stop the medicine by myself?

No, all symptoms may reappear on sudden withdrawal of Tekast 5mg Tablet usually if taken for a long-term. It is advised to stop this medicine gradually under the guidance of your child’s doctor.

How should Tekast 5mg Tablet be stored?

Tekast 5mg Tablet should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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