In Treatment and prevention of Asthma Accolate 20mg Tablet works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in your lungs. It is used to treat and prevent the symptoms of asthma such as tightness in your chest, wheezing, breathlessness and coughing. This means you can carry out your daily activities more easily and more confidently. It may take a few weeks for this medicine to show full effects. Keep taking it as advised by the doctor to get the full benefits.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Accolate 20mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Accolate 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Accolate 20mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Accolate 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : SAFE
Accolate 20mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Accolate 20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease. | - Liver : UNSAFE
Accolate 20mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
If you miss a dose of Accolate 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Accolate 20mg Tablet works by blocking the action of leukotriene. It lowers inflammation in the airways and nose to prevent asthma.
-Acenocoumarol (Oral Route): Moderate
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
| -Warfarin (Oral Route): Moderate
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
| -Conjugated Estrogens (Injection Route): Mild
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Zafirlukast may decrease the metabolism of Conjugated Estrogens.
| -Theophylline (Oral Route): Mild
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Theophylline may reduce blood levels of Zafirlukast.
| -Conjugated Estrogens (Vaginal Route): Mild
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Zafirlukast may decrease the metabolism of Conjugated Estrogens.