Odimont Al is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Odimont Al have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Odimont Al. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Odimont Al are Heartburn. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Odimont Al can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Odimont Al 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.
Odimont Al's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Odimont Al's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Odimont Al is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Odimont Al have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Odimont Al with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Odimont Al is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Odimont Al is used to treat the following -
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Odimont Al is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Odimont Al safe for pregnant women?
Odimont AL shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Odimont Al safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Odimont AL. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Odimont Al on the Kidneys?
Odimont AL rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Odimont Al on the Liver?
Odimont AL may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Odimont Al on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Odimont AL on the heart have been reported.
Odimont Al should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Odimont Al unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Odimont Al habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Odimont Al is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Odimont Al
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Odimont Al, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Odimont Al
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Odimont Al with alcohol will be.
Yes, Odimont AL can be taken for running nose. It works by blocking a compound (leukotriene) which is responsible for it.
Yes, Odimont AL can be taken with amoxicillin. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking Odimont AL along with amoxicillin then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Odimont AL 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).
Take Odimont AL 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 Odimont AL 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 Odimont AL once on daily basis then you do not need to take an extra dose to prevent breathing difficulties before exercise.
Yes, Odimont AL causes drowsiness. It is the most common side effect of this medicine. You are recommended to not drive any vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine as it causes drowsiness.
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