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Lucast tablet 10 mg 10’s

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Lucast tablet contains Montelukast | belongs to Leukotriene antagonist

Alternate brands of Lucast tablet 10 mg 10’s

Brand Name Price Savings
Zemont tablet 10 mg 14’s  225.00 You can save 75
Zemont tablet 5 mg 14’s  130.00 You can save 170
Whizix tablet 10 mg 14’s  379.22 You will pay -79.22 more
Whizix tablet 5 mg 14’s  227.20 You can save 72.8
Whizix tablet 4 mg 14’s  167.36 You can save 132.64
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How it works

Lucast tablet 10 mg 10’s acts by blocking the response of certain specific chemicals that cause allergic responses in the body.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Lucast tablet 10 mg 10’s

  • Headache severe
  • Stomach pain severe
  • Chest tightness severe
  • Joint pain severe
  • Difficulty in swallowing severe
  • Pus in urine severe
  • Agitation and anxiety
  • Skin rash
  • Heart burn
  • Pain in the earsPain in the ears
  • Blurred vision
  • Influenza rare
  • Infection of the airways
  • Churg-Strauss syndrome severe
  • Suicidal thinking and behaviour severe

Uses of Lucast tablet 10 mg 10’s

What is it prescribed for?

  • Asthma

    Lucast tablet 10 mg 10’s is used for the prevention and maintenance of asthma. This medicine also helps in relieving the symptoms of chronic asthma.

  • Allergic rhinitis

    Lucast tablet 10 mg 10’s is used for relieving the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. The allergic condition could be seasonal or non-seasonal and long lasting.

  • Bronchospasm

    Lucast tablet 10 mg 10’s is also used for the prevention of sudden narrowing of airways, which can cause breathing difficulties. This medicine is used mostly for exercise induced bronchospasm.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The effect of this medicine can be observed after 1-3 hours of administration.

  • Duration of Effect

    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    You are advised to restrict or minimize the consumption of alcohol while using this medicine. Report any unwanted effects to the doctor on priority.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit forming tendencies were reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    Use of this medicine in pregnant women should be avoided unless clearly needed. Consult your doctor and discuss the possible risks and benefits before taking this medicine.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    Use of this medicine should be avoided unless clearly needed. The risk of adverse effects in the infant is fairly low but caution should be exercised. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a history of allergy to Lucast tablet 10 mg 10’s or any other component present with it in the dosage form.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    Use of this medicine in pregnant women should be avoided unless clearly needed. Consult your doctor and discuss the possible risks and benefits before taking this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    Use of this medicine should be avoided unless clearly needed. The risk of adverse effects in the infant is fairly low but caution should be exercised. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.Use of this medicine should be avoided unless clearly needed. The risk of adverse effects in the infant is fairly low but caution should be exercised. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

General Warnings
  • Acute asthma

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having an acute and severe attack of asthma.

  • Medicine induced bronchospams

    This medicine is not recommended for use if the bronchospasm is due to a medicine being taken.

  • Liver disease

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients having an impaired liver function.

  • Behaviour and mood changes

    This medicine can cause changes in behavior and mood. Symptoms like agitation, irritability, anxiety, unusual dreams, suicidal thoughts should be reported to the doctor. Caution is advised while giving this medicine to people with pre-existing psychiatric disorders.

  • Phenylketonuria

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients having Phenylketonuria as some component of this medicine can cause adverse effects.Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. The missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. The missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.

  • Overdose

    Contact your doctor if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms may include stomach pain, sleeplessness, vomiting, and agitation.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Carbamazepine moderate
  • Fluconazole moderate
  • Phenytoin moderate
  • Phenobarbital moderate
Disease interactions
  • moderate

    Report the incidence of a liver disease or impaired liver function to the doctor before receiving this medicine. Clinical safety monitoring may be required if the impairment is severe. Caution is advised for patients having mild to moderate liver impairment.

General Instructions

Take Lucast tablet 10 mg 10’s as instructed by the doctor. Follow all the uptake instructions mentioned on the label. This medicine can be taken with or without food. The quantity consumed should not be higher than the prescribed dose.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

what are the adverse effects of Lucast tablet 10 mg 10’s?

Abdominal pain, headache, thirst, rarely anaphylaxis, angioedema, seizure, elevated ALT/AST, cholestatic hepatitis, Churg-Strauss syndrome.

What happens if I miss a dose of Lucast tablet 10 mg 10’s?

Adults: 10 mg daily at bedtime with or without food.
Children: Prophylaxis of asthma: 6 mth-6 yr, 4 mg once daily in the evening; 6-15 yr, 5 mg once daily in the evening; 15-18 yr, 10 mg once daily in the evening.
Symptomatic relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis in children with asthma: 15-18 yr, 10 mg once daily in the evening.

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver Lucast tablet 10 mg 10’s. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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