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Monti is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Monti also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Monti depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Monti as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Monti 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 Monti has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Monti's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Monti contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Monti may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Monti is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Monti 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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Is the use of Monti safe for pregnant women?
Monti can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Monti, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Monti safe during breastfeeding?
Monti may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Monti, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Monti.
What is the effect of Monti on the Kidneys?
Monti rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Monti on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Monti. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Monti on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Monti on the heart have been reported.
Monti 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 Monti unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Monti habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Monti is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Monti since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Monti should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Monti is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Monti
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Monti, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Monti
Consuming Monti with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Monti help with bronchitis. Monti block the action of leukotriene which is responsible for narrowing the airways. By blocking the leukotriene Monti prevents the narrowing of airways.
Yes, Monti can be taken with amoxicillin. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking Monti along with amoxicillin then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Monti does not raise blood pressure (hypertension). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Take Monti 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 Monti 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 Monti once on daily basis then you do not need to take an extra dose to prevent breathing difficulties before exercise.
Monti works by blocking the action of biologically active compounds (leukotrienes) which are responsible for narrowing and swelling of airways (bronchospasm) in the lungs and also causes allergic symptoms such as sneezing, stuffy, and runny nose. This provides relief to the patient from symptoms of allergic rhinitis and helps to prevent asthmatic attacks.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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