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Alchohol Interaction | Monokast AB 200mg/10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. |
Pregnancy Interaction | Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor. |
Lactation Interaction | No information is available on the use of Monokast AB 200mg/10mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor. |
Common Side Effect | Vomiting, Stomach upset, Heartburn, Stomach pain, Rash, Itching, Urticaria, Drowsiness, Breathing difficulty, Increased white blood cell count, Nasal inflammation, Flu-like symptoms. |
How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Monokast AB 200mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Take it with food if stomach upset occurs. |
Driving | Monokast AB 200mg/10mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. |
Kidney | Monokast AB 200mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Monokast AB 200mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Liver | Monokast AB 200mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Monokast AB 200mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Mechanism of action | Monokast AB 200mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Acebrophylline and montelukast. Acebrophylline is a mucolytic. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways and nose to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies. |