Montelukast sodium tablets are used for the treatment of asthma, clinically proven side effect hazards are relatively mild, mainly manifested as hypersensitivity reactions, nervous system, digestive system, arthralgia and other adverse reactions.
1. Hypersensitivity reaction: some patients may have allergic reaction, angioedema, rash, itching, urticaria.
2. Nervous system: abnormal night dreams and hallucinations, somnolence, excitement, agitation, including aggressive behavior, restlessness, insomnia, sensory abnormalities/tactile dysfunction and, more rarely, seizures.
3. Digestive system: nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, diarrhea, elevated ALT and AST, and rarely cholestatic hepatitis.
4. arthralgia: may occur after montelukast sodium tablets are taken, including myalgia from muscle spasms.
There are other uncommon side effects of montelukast such as increased bleeding tendency, contusion, palpitations (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic), edema, etc. It is contraindicated in those who are allergic to any of the ingredients in this product. When the use of the drug is not adapted to the timely medical care to give standardized guidance, to avoid the delay of the disease.