Kast
Kast Products are primarily used for
Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
About Kast Products
Uses of Kast Products
Montelukast is used to prevent sneezing and runny nose due to allergies.
Kast Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Kast are Headache, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Fever, Upper respiratory tract infection.
How Kast Products work
Montelukast works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.
Patient Concerns about Kast Products
Frequently asked questions about Kast Products
Frequently asked questions about Montelukast
Q. Which food items should my child avoid taking along with Kast 4mg Tablet?
Do not give high-fat meals and fruit juices to your child along with Kast 4mg Tablet as they may interfere with the absorption of this medicine.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Kast 4mg Tablet?
Kast 4mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Kast 4mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I decrease the dose of Kast 4mg Tablet by myself if my child starts to feel better?
No, adhere to the dose as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose by yourself as it can impact your child’s health. While increasing the dose may cause unwanted effects like sedation and depression, decreasing the dose or stopping it suddenly can result in a rebound reversal of all symptoms.
Q. Can I stop the medicine by myself?
No, all symptoms may reappear on sudden withdrawal of Kast 4mg Tablet usually if taken for a long-term. It is advised to stop this medicine gradually under the guidance of your child’s doctor.
Q. How should Kast 4mg Tablet be stored?
Kast 4mg Tablet should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.