Singulair Asthma Side Effects

FDA Has Questions About Signualir and Suicide

...Singular Asthma is a prescribed drug which is used to thwart asthma and other nasal allergies that are caused due to runny or stuffy nose and also due to exercising.

 It is obtainable in the form of granules and tablets. Granules are generally given to babies.

 It is dissolved either in rice water, carrot juice, mother's milk or formula milk and poured into the babies' mouth.

Singular asthma is taken daily before exercising. These tablets block the receptors of leukotriene thus preventing allergy attacks.

 This medication can be consumed either before meals or after meals. One has to take this medication at a particular time of the day daily to maintain a steady blood level. It has to be taken according to the doctors' prescription for best results.

Stomach pain, tooth pain and flu are some of the side effects that are caused due to taking singular asthma tablets. Studies show that people who take this drug are less prone to asthma attacks as compared to those who do not take it. It is a harmless and effective way of treating even 12 month old toddlers. If taken a couple of hours before exercising this medication has helped in preventing asthma induced attacks.

The dosage recommended for each patient differs according to their age, medical background and other medications. Singular tablets are stored in a cool place at room temperature.

Singular Asthma medication belongs to corticosteroids family. The generic name of singular is montelkast sodium.

Singulair and Suicide?

In March, 2008, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified the maker of Singulair that it wanted more information and data about its use and suicide and suicidal thoughts.

The FDA has asked Merck to evaluate Singulair study data for more information about suicidality and suicide. The FDA is also reviewing its postmarketing reports of behavior/mood changes, suicidality, and suicide in patients who took Singulair.”
 
In a statement, Merck said its analysis of more than 11,000 patients in 40 clinical trials of Singulair found no reported suicides or suicidal thoughts or behavior.

The FDA suggested no one should go off of their medication before first talking to their doctor. Doctors should more closely monitor patients for changes in mood or behavior, especially related to suicidal thoughts.

Singulair Asthma Control

In clinical studies, Singulair improved asthma control in many patients by significantly decreasing asthma attacks, preventing daytime and night-time asthma symptoms, and reducing reliance on other asthma medicines, such as quick-relieving bronchodilators. It also allowed many patients to reduce gradually their use of inhaled steroids.

Inhaled steroids are the most commonly used drugs for long-term asthma control, but they can be difficult to use and have been associated with potential side effects, particularly at high doses and with long-term use. However, Singulair may not completely eliminate the need for inhaled or systemic corticosteroids.

Patients should not decrease or stop taking other asthma medicines unless instructed by their doctor.

Singulair is not a steroid and in clinical studies was as well-tolerated as placebo. It is available in pharmacies by as both a 10 mg tablet for adolescents and adults and a 5 mg cherry-flavoured chewable tablet for children ages six to 14.

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Singulair Asthma Side Effects