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Tastymont is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Tastymont have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Tastymont depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Tastymont have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Tastymont go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Tastymont has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Tastymont's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tastymont contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Tastymont with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tastymont is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Tastymont 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 Tastymont is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Tastymont safe for pregnant women?
Tastymont may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Tastymont again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tastymont safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Tastymont. If you see any side effects, stop taking Tastymont immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Tastymont again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tastymont on the Kidneys?
Tastymont may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tastymont on the Liver?
Tastymont may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tastymont on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Tastymont on the heart have been reported.
Tastymont 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 Tastymont unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tastymont habit forming or addictive?
Tastymont is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Tastymont since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Tastymont should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tastymont cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Tastymont
There is no information on the effects of taking Tastymont with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tastymont
Consumption of alcohol and Tastymont together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Tastymont help with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Tastymont block the action of leukotriene which is responsible for narrowing the airways. By blocking the leukotriene Tastymont prevents the narrowing of airways.
Yes, Tastymont can be taken for running nose. It works by blocking a compound (leukotriene) which is responsible for it.
Take Tastymont 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 Tastymont 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 Tastymont once on daily basis then you do not need to take an extra dose to prevent breathing difficulties before exercise.
No, Tastymont does not raise blood pressure (hypertension). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Tastymont is a brand name of montelukast and it is available in the form of tablet, powder, and granules. It belongs to the class of medicine called leukotriene receptor antagonist. It is a prescription drug that is used for the preventive (prophylaxis) and maintenance treatment of asthma and to prevent breathing difficulty (bronchospasm) during exercise. It is also used to provide relief from the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
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