Bilastin And Montelukast Tablets

Bilastin And Montelukast Tablets under the brand name BILSOG-M TAB an anti-allergic medicines that can be used to cure sneezing, running or blocked nose, watering of eyes, and cough due to allergies.s. An allergy is a state in which the body’s immune system responds to things such as pollen, pet hair, or some types of food. Allergies cause the throat and airways to swell and become irritated, which leads to coughing as the body tries to bring up mucus or clear out irritants.

Montelukast is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor and Bilastine is a histamine. It acts as an anti-leukotriene – a chemical that causes inflammation and mucus production in the passageways leading to coughing and wheezing when taken for asthma. Bilastine is an antihistamine, a selective antagonist of histamine that treats allergies by counteracting the effects of histamine, such as itching, swelling, or congestion. 

Medical Benefits 

• Montelukast is an antagonist of leukotrienes that prevents certain chemicals such as leukotrienes in the lungs from constricting blood vessels, promoting inflammation, producing mucus, and narrowing airways. There are more things that it is beneficial for like managing asthma and those related to allergies.
• It is an antihistamine that prevents the action of histamine which causes allergic reactions such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy and red eyes, and nasal and eye stuffiness.

Directions For Use 

• Bilastin And Montelukast Tablets should be taken as prescribed by the doctor, during the initial intake of the course of this medicine. 
• Swallow this capsule with water, do not dissolve, chew, or crush this because the pills are in a controlled-release system. 
• It is therefore advisable to take it with food to reduce incidences of cases of upset stomachs. 
• Ensure Bilastin And Montelukast Tablets must be stored to avoid reaching the children. 

Storage 

• Secure the medicine away from the children as it poses some serious dangers to the young ones. 
• Protect the medicine from light, heat, and moisture, and should be kept in a cool and dry place. 
• Make sure that the container is well closed to avoid harmful effects on the quality of the tablets.

Precautions 

• Do not consume alcohol while using this medication as it can cause drowsiness.
• It may interact with drugs used in the treatment of high lipid levels (for example, gemfibrozil), antibiotics (for example, erythromycin), anticonvulsants (for instance, phenytoin, phenobarbital) antifungals (for instance, ketoconazole) and tuberculosis medications (for instance, rifampicin).
• Do not engage in any activity that requires full alertness, especially driving, as the drug may cause drowsiness. 
• Bilastine And Montelukast Tablets should not be used in children below the age of 12 years. 
• It’s recommended to avoid taking Phentermine if you have mental illness, psychosis, kidney disease, liver disease, or heart disease.

Side Effects 

• Eczema
• Urticaria
• Abdominal pain/Upper abdominal pain
• Rhinitis
• Headache