Montiget Side Effects

Montiget is a medication primarily used to manage asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Like any medication, it can have side effects. Common and less common side effects of Montiget may include:

Common Side Effects:

• Headache: Headaches are one of the most commonly reported side effects of Montiget.
• Stomach upset: This may include symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, or abdominal pain.
• Allergic reactions: Although rare, some individuals may experience allergic reactions such as rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or difficulty breathing.
• Increased liver enzymes: Elevated liver enzymes in blood tests can occur in some individuals taking Montiget.

Less Common Side Effects:

• Mood or behavioral changes: Some individuals, particularly children, have reported mood swings, anxiety, depression, or changes in behavior. It’s important to monitor patients, especially children, for such changes.
• Sleep disturbances: Sleep problems, including unusual dreams, nightmares, insomnia, and sleepwalking, have been reported in some individuals.
• Neuropsychiatric events: In rare cases, Montiget has been associated with more serious neuropsychiatric events, including aggression, agitation, suicidal thoughts, and hallucinations.
• Muscle aches or weakness: Some individuals have reported muscle-related side effects while taking Montiget.
• Hypersensitivity reactions: Although uncommon, severe hypersensitivity reactions can occur, leading to symptoms like swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, hives, and difficulty breathing.
• Infections: In some cases, individuals taking Montiget may be at a slightly increased risk of respiratory infections.

Montiget is one of the leading brands of Montelukast sodium, manufactured and marketed by Getz Pharmaceuticals, Pakistan.

Presently, Montiget is available in tablets and granules forms

Montiget Tablets : 4mg, 5mg, and 10mg strengths

Montiget Granules : 4mg/Sachet strength

1. Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, and Rifampin: These drugs, known as enzyme-inducing antiepileptic medications, may decrease the effectiveness of Montiget by increasing its metabolism and reducing its blood levels.
2. Corticosteroids: Combining Montiget with oral or inhaled corticosteroids can enhance its anti-inflammatory effects and is often done in the management of asthma.
3. Anti-allergic medications: Montiget is sometimes used in combination with antihistamines and decongestants to manage allergic rhinitis. It can complement their effects.
4. Warfarin: Montiget does not appear to have a significant impact on warfarin’s blood-thinning effects, but it’s still essential to monitor the International Normalized Ratio (INR) in individuals taking both drugs.
5. Theophylline: Some studies suggest that Montiget may enhance the bronchodilator effects of theophylline in individuals with asthma.
6. Propranolol: Combining Montiget with propranolol (a beta-blocker) may lead to a slight decrease in the effectiveness of propranolol, but this interaction is usually not clinically significant.
7. Erythromycin and Azithromycin: These antibiotics may slightly increase the concentration of Montelukast in the blood.
8. Aspirin: In some cases, Montiget may be used in conjunction with aspirin for the management of aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD).