Question
The patient experienced diarrhea and a persistent medicinal taste after taking Montelukast Sodium Tablets, and this has been ongoing for two days. What were the past treatment situations and effects? What kind of assistance is needed in the case of diarrhea with a medicinal taste after taking Montelukast Sodium Tablets? How should this side effect be handled? Will it harm the brain? Does the medication contain aspirin?
Answer
The recommended adult dosage for Montelukast Sodium Tablets is one tablet (10 mg) daily, taken before bedtime; for children aged 6 to 14 years, the dosage is one tablet (5 mg) daily, also taken before bedtime. For children under 6 years of age, the safe and effective dosage and administration have not been confirmed. Montelukast Sodium Tablets typically take effect within one day of administration and can be taken with or without food. Patients should continue taking the medication regardless of whether they are in the asthma control phase or their condition is worsening. There is no need to adjust the dosage for elderly patients, those with kidney insufficiency, or those with mild to moderate liver damage, and the dosage is not related to gender. Montelukast Sodium Tablets are indicated for the preventive and long-term treatment of asthma in adults and children, including prevention of daytime and nighttime asthma symptoms, treatment of asthma in patients allergic to aspirin, and prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm. Generally, the drug has good tolerance, with mild side effects that usually do not require discontinuation of treatment. The use of the drug in 2,600 patients aged 15 years and older has been evaluated in clinical trials. In two