Bilastin M Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is bilastin m tablet used for?
Bilastin M Tablet combines Bilastine (20mg), an antihistamine, and Montelukast (10mg), a leukotriene receptor antagonist. It is used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion, and to prevent asthma attacks. Bilastine blocks histamine, while Montelukast reduces inflammation and airway constriction.
- Generic Name: Bilastine + Montelukast
- Manufacturer: Joy Healthcare Private Limited
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ bilastin m tablet Uses & Benefits
Seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis, asthma prophylaxis.
Off-label uses: Urticaria, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Bilastine + Montelukast |
| Brand Name | Aeromont-B Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Joy Healthcare Private Limited |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Antihistamine + Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Bilastine selectively blocks histamine H1 receptors; Montelukast blocks leukotriene D4 receptors (CysLT1).
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take bilastin m tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of bilastin m tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Somnolence
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Cough
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Angioedema
- Churg-Strauss syndrome (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Seizures
- Thrombocytopenia
- Hepatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased risk of bleeding |
| Ketoconazole | Moderate | Increased bilastine levels |
| Rifampin | Moderate | Decreased montelukast efficacy |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)
- CYP2C9 inhibitors (e.g., fluconazole)
- P-glycoprotein inhibitors (e.g., verapamil)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Rifampin
- Phenobarbital
- Gemfibrozil
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Theophylline
- Warfarin
- Oral contraceptives
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Bilastine: food reduces absorption; Montelukast: no significant effect.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may potentiate CNS depression; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component; severe hepatic impairment (montelukast).
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests (montelukast); symptom control.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Bilastine: excreted in milk, use with caution; Montelukast: excreted in milk, use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive treatment; no specific antidote.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double.