Uses of Leukas

Leukas belongs to the group of drugs acting on the respiratory tract, indicated for the treatment of bronchial asthma. So how to use Leukas? Let's find out the necessary information about Leukas drug through the article below.

Leukas medicine contains the ingredient Montelukast 4mg and other excipients just enough provided by the manufacturer. The drug is in the form of oral powder, packing specifications are 30 bags, 500mg each.

Leukas is indicated for the treatment of adults and children over 2 years of age in the following cases:
Prophylaxis and treatment of chronic bronchial asthma, including prevention of both daytime and primary symptoms of bronchial asthma. At night, treating patients with bronchial asthma sensitive to aspirin, preventing bronchospasm due to exercise. Helps relieve daytime and nighttime symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and year-round allergic rhinitis. On the other hand, Leukas drug is contraindicated in the following cases:
Allergy to active ingredient Montelukast or other excipients contained in the ingredients. Children under 2 years old.

Leukas is prepared in the form of a powder for oral administration. The drug can be used to mix with 5ml of milk or water and should be used within 15 minutes after opening the bag. The drug can be taken with or without food.
The following are the recommended doses of Leukas:
Dosage for asthma and/or allergic rhinitis: Take 1 sachet per day. For asthma, the patient should take the drug in the evening, continuously even though the asthma is under control, as well as during periods of more severe asthma. For allergic rhinitis, the duration of drug use depends on the needs of each subject. Note: This dosage is only the recommended dosage of the manufacturer. Depending on the medical condition of each patient, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate dose. Therefore, patients need to follow the doctor's instructions, do not change the dose or give the medicine to others when having similar symptoms.

Doctors always consider between the benefits that Leukas brings to the patient and the possible risk of side effects to prescribe the appropriate medication. Patients must follow the doctor's instructions to limit the occurrence of unwanted effects. Leukas is generally well tolerated, and side effects are usually mild and transient. Some side effects may be encountered during the use of the drug as follows:
Anaphylaxis, angioedema, itching, rash, urticaria and very rarely eosinophilic infiltration in the liver, abnormal dreams, phantoms sensations, somnolence, agitation including disruptive behavior, hyperactivity, insomnia, paresthesia, hypoesthesia, convulsions, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, diarrhea, elevated liver enzymes, subcutaneous bleeding , palpitations and edema. In the event that a patient experiences any of the above effects or any unusual side effects that are suspected to be due to the drug, the patient should immediately notify the treating physician for advice.

Tell the doctor about all drugs the patient is using such as prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, functional foods, herbs, etc. to limit interactions when combining drugs during treatment. treatment course.
Some interactions that may occur when combining Leukas with other drugs below:
Do not use Leukas at the same time with the following drugs because there is a risk of causing interactions affecting the health and effectiveness of other drugs. drugs such as: Rifampicin, Phenytoin, Theophylline, birth control pills, Prednisolone, Digoxin, ...

Some notes when patients take Leukas drugs are as follows:
Patients do not arbitrarily increase the dose, only use the drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop taking your medication on your own even if your asthma is under control or during periods of worsening asthma. Leukas should not be used for the treatment of acute asthma attacks because efficacy has not yet been established. Corticosteroid dosage may need to be gradually reduced with the supervision of a physician, but do not suddenly replace oral or inhaled corticosteroids with Leukas. When reducing the dose of systemic corticosteroids in patients taking other anti-asthmatic drugs, including Leukotriene receptor antagonists, there are a number of side effects such as eosinophilia, shortness of breath, cardiac complications and and/or neuropathy when diagnosed with Churg-Strauss disease is systemic vasculitis with eosinophilia. Therefore, caution should be exercised when reducing the dose of systemic corticosteroids in patients receiving Leukas. Aspirin-sensitive patients should continue to avoid aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) while taking Leukas, and these drugs should not be used in the treatment of bronchospasm. Use with caution in patients with reported nervous system-related adverse reactions such as agitation, anxiety, depression, disorientation, attention disturbance, hallucinations, insomnia, irritability , memory impairment, restlessness, suicidal thoughts. Pregnant women: Only use Leukas for this subject unless specifically directed by a doctor due to the potential risk of affecting the fetus. Lactation: Leukas may be excreted in human milk, there is a risk of adverse effects with exposure and its effect on breast milk production is unclear. Therefore, do not give Leukas medicine to a nursing woman.

When you have forgotten to take the medicine, the patient should take a dose as soon as he remembers, the medicine can also be taken 1-2 hours before the usual time of taking the medicine. However, it can be omitted if it is almost time for the next dose and do not double the dose if the patient forgets to take the medicine. When Leukas overdose, patients often experience overdose symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, increased agitation. Patients should immediately stop the drug, monitor symptoms suspected related to overdose. Notify the doctor for consultation, immediately take the patient to the nearest hospital when the condition worsens. Above is information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Leukas. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Leukas exactly as directed by your doctor.