- Price
- What is it for
- How to take
- Possible side effects
- Does Levolukast make you sleepy?
- Who should not use
Levolukast is a medication indicated for the relief of symptoms caused by allergic rhinitis, such as runny nose, itchy nose or sneezing, for example, as it contains the following active ingredients in its composition:
- Montelukast: blocks the action of leukotrienes, which are potent inflammatory agents in the body capable of causing symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis; Levocetirizine: is an antihistamine capable of blocking allergic reactions in the body, especially in the skin and nasal mucosa.
This is a reference medicine produced by the Glenmark laboratory, in bottles containing 7 or 14 coated tablets, for oral consumption, and is available in pharmacies after presenting a prescription.
Price
The box with 7 tablets of the medicine Levolukast costs around R $ 38.00 to R $ 55.00, while the box with 14 tablets can cost on average between R $ 75.00 and R $ 110.00.
As it is still a new drug at this time, generic copies are not available, in many pharmacies it is possible to register for discount programs.
What is it for
Levolukast is very useful for relieving allergy symptoms, mainly related to allergic rhinitis, such as runny nose, nasal congestion, itchy nose and sneezing.
This medication is absorbed quickly after oral administration, and its onset is about 1 hour after ingestion.
How to take
The recommended dose of Levolukast is one tablet at night, for 14 days, or as directed by your doctor. The tablets should be taken orally, and swallowed whole, with or without food.
Possible side effects
Some side effects of Levolukast include respiratory tract infections, mainly nose, throat and ear, redness of the skin, fever, nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions such as hives or generalized allergy, irritability, dry mouth, headache, drowsiness, agitation, pain abdominal, weakness, among others more rare.
Does Levolukast make you sleepy?
Due to the active ingredient Levocetirizine, the use of this medication can cause feeling of drowsiness or tiredness in some people. In such cases, during treatment, one should avoid dangerous activities or activities that require mental agility, such as driving, for example.
Who should not use
Levolukast is contraindicated for people with allergies to the active ingredients Montelukast or Levocetirizine, its derivatives or any of the components of the formula. It should also not be used by people with severe kidney failure.
In addition, as there is lactose among the tablet's components, it should not be consumed in cases of galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose absorption deficiency.
