breaze 5mg tablet - Montelukast (5mg) medicine

Breaze 5mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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Montelukast (5mg)
๐Ÿญ Albert David Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 23, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 23, 2026

What is breaze 5mg tablet used for?

Breaze 5mg Tablet contains Montelukast, a leukotriene receptor antagonist used to prevent asthma attacks and relieve allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itching. It works by blocking leukotrienes, substances that cause airway inflammation and constriction. Take it once daily in the evening for best results.

  • Generic Name: Montelukast
  • Manufacturer: Albert David Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: B
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š breaze 5mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma; relief of allergic rhinitis symptoms; exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.

Off-label uses: Chronic urticaria, eosinophilic esophagitis, COPD exacerbation prevention.

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Montelukast
Brand NameAsthamon
ManufacturerAlbert David Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
Action ClassLeukotriene antagonists
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration; peak plasma concentration achieved in 2-4 hours.
DistributionHigh plasma protein binding (>99%); distributed into tissues including breast milk.
Protein Binding>99%
MetabolismExtensively metabolized by CYP3A4 and CYP2C9 in the liver.
Half-Life2.7-5.5 hours
ExcretionPrimarily via feces (86%) and urine (<0.2% as unchanged drug).
BioavailabilityApproximately 64% (oral); food does not affect bioavailability.
Onset of ActionWithin 1 hour for bronchodilation; clinical effect may take days.
Peak Plasma Time2-4 hours
Duration of Action24 hours (once-daily dosing)

How It Works

Selective leukotriene receptor antagonist that inhibits cysteinyl leukotriene (LTC4, LTD4, LTE4) binding to CysLT1 receptors.

Mechanism Steps

1Inhibition of cysteinyl leukotriene binding to CysLT1 receptor on airway smooth muscle and inflammatory cells
2Reduction of bronchoconstriction, mucus secretion, and eosinophil recruitment
3Decreased airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take breaze 5mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of breaze 5mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Dyspepsia
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Upper respiratory infection
  • Fever

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Churg-Strauss syndrome
  • Severe hepatic injury
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Angioedema
  • Behavioral changes (agitation, depression, suicidal ideation)

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Seizures
  • Paresthesia
  • Myalgia
  • Arthralgia
  • Hematuria

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Moderate Increased INR and bleeding risk
Theophylline Moderate Decreased theophylline clearance
Phenobarbital Minor Reduced montelukast efficacy

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., Rifampin)
  • CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., Ketoconazole)
  • Gemfibrozil

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Phenytoin
  • Phenobarbital
  • Carbamazepine
  • St. John's Wort

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Warfarin
  • Oral contraceptives
  • Theophylline

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions; may be taken with or without food.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

No known interaction; avoid excessive alcohol due to potential liver effects.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Low
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low
Pregnancy
Category B

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to montelukast or any excipient; not for acute asthma attacks.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Asthma control, liver function tests periodically, psychiatric symptoms (especially in children).

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; use with caution, consider risk-benefit.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; no specific antidote; monitor for adverse effects.

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 23, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

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