Montelukast Sodium (Singulair)

Alternate Name: Singulair

Description: Singulair treats respiratory and nasal symptoms caused by several chronic illnesses. Singulair reduces sneezing, and nasal running, irritation, and congestion caused by seasonal or year-round allergies, also called rhinitis. Singulair is also commonly used to prevent breathing difficulties during exercise, and to prevent the wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness associated with asthma. There is a generic version of Singulair available, it is called Montelukast Sodium. Without insurance, Singulair costs about $289 for a 30 day supply of 5 mg tablets. Singulair prices are high without insurance. By using the LowerMyRx savings offer, you can pay up to 80% less than the standard Singulair cost.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Anti-Inflammatory

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 10 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease or a condition called phenylketonuria (PKU). Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression or mental health problems. This medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started. Your doctor may prescribe another medicine for a sudden asthma attack. This medicine may cause the following problems:Changes in mood or behavior, including agitation, aggression, depression, sleep disturbances, suicidal thoughts or behaviorIncreased certain white blood cells (eosinophils), which may cause Churg-Strauss syndrome (blood vessel disease) Inhalation routeIf you use a corticosteroid medicine to control your asthma, keep using it as instructed by your doctor. Inhalation routeIf any of your asthma medicines do not seem to be working as well as usual, call your doctor right away. Do not change your doses or stop using your medicines without asking your doctor. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Unusual bleeding or bruising

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how montelukast works. Tell your doctor if you are using aspirin, phenobarbital, NSAIDs, or a steroid medicine., This medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started. Your doctor may prescribe another medicine for a sudden asthma attack., Inhalation routeIf you use a corticosteroid medicine to control your asthma, keep using it as instructed by your doctor., Inhalation routeIf any of your asthma medicines do not seem to be working as well as usual, call your doctor right away. Do not change your doses or stop using your medicines without asking your doctor., This medicine may cause some people to be agitated, disoriented, irritable, or reckless. It may also cause depression or suicidal thoughts. Tell your doctor if you have any unusual thoughts or behaviors that trouble you., This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.