Bammon 10 mg/10 mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is bammon 10 mg/10 mg tablet used for?
Bammon 10 mg/10 mg tablet is a combination of Bambuterol and Montelukast used to prevent and treat asthma and COPD. Bambuterol relaxes airway muscles, while Montelukast reduces inflammation, helping to improve breathing and prevent asthma attacks.
- Generic Name: Bambuterol + Montelukast
- Manufacturer: Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ bammon 10 mg/10 mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, allergic rhinitis.
Off-label uses: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), urticaria.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Bambuterol + Montelukast |
| Brand Name | Asthamon BL 10mg/10mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Bronchodilator + Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Bambuterol is a prodrug of terbutaline, a beta-2 adrenergic agonist that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks cysteinyl leukotriene receptors (CysLT1), reducing airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take bammon 10 mg/10 mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of bammon 10 mg/10 mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Cough
- Pharyngitis
- Insomnia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Tachycardia
- Hypokalemia
- Anaphylaxis
- Churg-Strauss syndrome (rare)
- Hepatic dysfunction
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- Thrombocytopenia
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Theophylline | Moderate | Increased risk of cardiovascular side effects |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased bleeding risk |
| Ketoconazole | Minor | Increased montelukast levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin)
- CYP2C9 inhibitors (e.g., fluconazole)
- Non-selective beta-blockers
โก Moderate Interactions
- Diuretics
- MAOIs
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Phenobarbital
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Digoxin
- Theophylline
- Warfarin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase montelukast levels, High-fat meal may reduce absorption
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may increase CNS effects (dizziness) and reduce bronchodilator efficacy.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, severe hypertension, tachyarrhythmias, hyperthyroidism (bambuterol), phenylketonuria (if contains aspartame).
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Lung function (FEV1, PEFR), heart rate, blood pressure, serum potassium, signs of hypersensitivity.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Bambuterol/terbutaline excreted in breast milk; montelukast excreted in animal milk. Use with cautio
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor cardiac function, electrolytes; consider beta-blockers for severe tachycardia (with caution).
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if close to next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.