Levolukast is a medication indicated for the relief of symptoms caused by allergic rhinitis, such as coryza, itchy nose or sneezing, for example, as it contains the following active principles:
- Montelukast : blocks the action of leukotrienes, which are potent inflammatory agents in the body capable of causing asthma and allergic rhinitis symptoms;
- Levocetirizine : is an antihistamine capable of blocking allergic reactions of the body, especially in the skin and nasal mucosa.
This is a reference drug produced by the Glenmark laboratory in vials containing 7 or 14 coated tablets for oral consumption and is available from pharmacies after prescription.
Price
The carton with 7 Levolukast tablets costs around R $ 38, 00 to R $ 55, 00, while the box with 14 tablets can cost in average between R $ 75, 00 and R $ 110, 00.
As it is still a new drug at the moment, generic copies are not being found, in many pharmacies it is possible to make registrations for discount programs.
What is it for
Levolukast is very useful in relieving allergy symptoms, mainly related to allergic rhinitis, such as coryza, nasal congestion, nasal itching and sneezing.
This medicine is absorbed rapidly after oral administration, and its onset is about 1 hour after its 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 infections of the respiratory tract, especially nose, throat and ear, redness of the skin, fever, nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions like urticaria or generalized allergy, irritability, dry mouth, headache, drowsiness, agitation, pain abdominal, weakness, among others more rare.
Levolukast gives you sleep?
Due to the active ingredient Levocetirizine, the use of this medication may cause drowsiness or tiredness in some people. In these cases, during the treatment, one should avoid dangerous activities or that require mental agility, like driving, for example.
Who should not use
Levolukast is contraindicated for people with an allergy 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 renal impairment.
In addition, as there is lactose between the components of the tablet, it should not be consumed in cases of galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose deficiency.
