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Lukotas is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lukotas is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lukotas safe for pregnant women?
Lukotas can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lukotas, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lukotas safe during breastfeeding?
Lukotas can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Lukotas on the Kidneys?
Lukotas has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lukotas on the Liver?
Lukotas can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Lukotas on the Heart?
Lukotas may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Lukotas should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lukotas unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lukotas habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lukotas has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lukotas will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Lukotas should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lukotas for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lukotas
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Lukotas, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lukotas
Taking Lukotas with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Lukotas causes dry mouth because it decreases the saliva secretion in your mouth. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, keep yourself hydrated with juices, shakes and ample water.
Yes, Lukotas help with bronchitis. Lukotas block the action of leukotriene which is responsible for narrowing the airways. By blocking the leukotriene Lukotas prevents the narrowing of airways.
No, Lukotas is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
No, Lukotas does not cause erectile dysfunction. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. It is not a known side effect of this drug.
Take Lukotas once daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of drugs from the stomach. For asthma Lukotas has to be taken preferably in the evening but for prevention of breathing difficulty during exercise, you should take medicine at least 2 hours before the exercise. However, if you taking Lukotas once on daily basis then you do not need to take an extra dose to prevent breathing difficulties before exercise.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 873-874
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 228
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Singulair® (montelukast sodium)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Lukair® (montelukast sodium)
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