Q) How does MONZEM 10MG TABLET work? A) MONZEM 10MG TABLET is a bronchodilator and an anti-inflammatory agent. It works by blocking the effects of leukotriene (substance produced by the body in response to certain triggers) that cause narrowing and swelling of airways in the lungs. It helps in treating asthma, sneezing and runny nose due to certain allergies.
Q) Is MONZEM 10MG TABLET sedative medicine? A)MONZEM 10MG TABLET is not a sedative drug. However, it has been known to cause drowsiness and sleepiness. You are advised to take it in the evening or night time to avoid day time drowsiness. Additionally, you should not take up activities like driving and activities which require mental alertness along with physical coordination. Talk to your doctor in case you experience excessive sedation(drowsiness) with MONZEM 10MG TABLET. Your doctor may change the dosage or prescribe you an alternative medicine so that you can carry out day to day work without any hinderance.
Q) Can I take cetirizine with MONZEM 10MG TABLET? A)MONZEM 10MG TABLET can be taken with cetirizine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between these two drugs. However, do not self medicate check with your doctor once before taking these two medicines together.
Q) Why do we take MONZEM 10MG TABLET at night? A) Medical researchers suggest that asthma symptoms tend to worsen during the night and early morning hours. And MONZEM 10MG TABLET has a short half life of 4-7 hours with blood levels peaking 3-4 hours after a dose. In order to get better results MONZEM 10MG TABLET is recommended to take at night so that you can get undisturbed sleep and get quicker relief.
Q) Is MONZEM 10MG TABLET an antibiotic? A) No, MONZEM 10MG TABLET is not an antibiotic. MONZEM 10MG TABLET is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used to relieve asthma and symptoms of seasonal allergies.
Q) Can you take MONZEM 10MG TABLET for allergies? A) Yes, one can take MONZEM 10MG TABLET for treating allergies; however, MONZEM 10MG TABLET has been extensively used for the treatment of allergic respiratory illnesses such as seasonal allergies and exercise-induced asthma. However, it may not be effective for other types of allergies. For getting relief from wide range of allergies other medications are more effective such as antihistamines. For best results connect with a doctor instantly.