| Asthma
is a disease of the human
respiratory system in which the airways narrow, often in response to a
"trigger" such as exposure to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or
emotional stress. This narrowing causes symptoms such as wheezing,
shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, which are the
hallmarks of asthma. Between episodes, most patients feel fine. |
Singulair Info
(fda)
The oral tablets are for asthma
patients age 15 years and older, and the chewable tablets are for
pediatric patients 2 years of age and older. Do not take Singulair
to relieve an asthma attack. It is not a replacement for the
quick help that short acting inhalers provide during an asthma attack.
It is very important that you continue taking your other asthma
medicines unless your health care provider tells you to stop.
General Precautions
with Singulair:
It is very important that you
continue to take your other asthma medicines unless your doctor
tells you to stop.
If your asthma is made worse by aspirin, you should continue to avoid
aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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Phenylketonuric patients should be aware that the chewable tablet for
Singulair contains phenylalanine (a part of aspartame).
What should I tell my doctor or
health care provider?
Tell your doctor or health care provider if you are trying to become
pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
What are some possible side effects of Singulair? (This list is
NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Singulair. Your
health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side
effects.)
Feeling tired
Fever
Stomach pain
Upset stomach
Intestinal upset
Heartburn
Dizziness
Headache
Reports of asthma
patients’ experiences after Singulair became available include:
Allergic reactions including
swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat, (which may cause
difficulty in breathing or swallowing), hives, and itching. Stop
taking Singulair and call your doctor if you experience any of these
symptoms.
A rare condition, that includes a combination of certain symptoms
which do not go away or get worse, including a flu-like illness, rash,
pins and needles or numbness of arms or legs, and severe inflammation
of the sinuses. These have usually occurred, but not always, in people
whose oral steroid medicines for asthma were being gradually lowered
or stopped. Although Singulair has not been shown to cause this
condition, you must tell your doctor right away if you get one or more
of these symptoms.
For more detailed information about
Singulair and Asthma treatment, ask your health care provider.
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