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Rupakast Tablet

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Product introduction

Rupakast Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.

Rupakast Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, dryness in mouth, diarrhea, skin rash, flu-like symptoms, headache, fatigue, and weakness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Rupakast Tablet

  • Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Benefits of Rupakast Tablet

In Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Rupakast Tablet is used to treat an itchy, stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, or other symptoms caused by seasonal hay fever (allergic rhinitis). It works by reducing certain substances in the body called histamines that are responsible for the allergic symptoms. It also reduces swelling inside the nose and thus decreases symptoms such as stuffy nose. This helps in easy breathing and makes you feel better.

Side effects of Rupakast Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Rupakast

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Diarrhea
  • Skin rash
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Sleepiness
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness

How to use Rupakast Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Rupakast Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Rupakast Tablet works

Rupakast Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Rupatadine and Montelukast, which treats sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Rupatadine is an antiallergic which blocks the action a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose, and improves symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Rupakast Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rupakast Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rupakast Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Rupakast Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Rupakast Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Because of the limited information, use of Rupakast Tablet is not recommended in patients with kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Rupakast Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rupakast Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Rupakast Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

What if you forget to take Rupakast Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Rupakast Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Rupakast Tablet to help relieve symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and cough.
  • Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Rupakast Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • Do not drink alcohol while taking Rupakast Tablet as it may cause increased sleepiness.
  • Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
  • Stop taking Rupakast Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

Fact Box

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Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

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I've frequent sneezing & nose blocking problems, suspecting due to allergies.
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
Get serum IgE to confirm it is allergy
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Use physiomer hypertonic saline twice daily in each nostril Tab pantop once daily before breakfast Tab montair LC at night once daily for 5days
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References

  1. Montelukast sodium. South Ruislip, Middlesex: Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.; 2012 [revised 04 Jan. 2018]. [Accessed 19 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Montelukast sodium. Whitehouse Station, New Jersey: Merck & Co., Inc.; 1998 [revised Nov. 2014]. [Accessed 19 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Rupatadine. Petersfield, Hampshire: Aspire Pharma Ltd.; 2007 [revised 5 Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 19 Aprl. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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