airkast-l kid 2.5mg/4mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is airkast-l kid 2.5mg/4mg tablet used for?
Allercet-M Tablet (Levocetirizine + Montelukast) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Levocetirizine (2.5mg) + Montelukast (4mg), which Levocetirizine selectively inhibits peripheral H1 receptors; Montelukast antagon. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Levocetirizine + Montelukast
- Manufacturer: Intra Life
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ airkast-l kid 2.5mg/4mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis; asthma prophylaxis
Off-label uses: Urticaria, Eosinophilic esophagitis
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Levocetirizine + Montelukast |
| Brand Name | Allercet-M Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Intra Life |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Antihistamine + Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Levocetirizine selectively inhibits peripheral H1 receptors; Montelukast antagonizes leukotriene D4 at CysLT1 receptors
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take airkast-l kid 2.5mg/4mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of airkast-l kid 2.5mg/4mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Cough
- Pharyngitis
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Angioedema
- Anaphylaxis
- Neuropsychiatric events (agitation, depression)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hepatitis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Seizures
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Rifampin | Major | Decreased montelukast efficacy |
| Gemfibrozil | Moderate | Increased montelukast levels |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Possible increased INR |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., Rifampin)
- CYP2C9 inducers (e.g., Phenobarbital)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Gemfibrozil
- Itraconazole
- Warfarin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Theophylline
- Oral contraceptives
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Montelukast absorption decreased by high-fat meal; take on empty stomach
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Levocetirizine may potentiate CNS depression
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component; severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min) for levocetirizine
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, hepatic function, signs of neuropsychiatric events
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Levocetirizine excreted in breast milk; caution advised
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; no specific antidote
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double