(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Trade Name (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane
Generic (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane
Type
Formula C16H34O5
Weight Average: 306.4382
Monoisotopic: 306.240624198
Groups Experimental
Therapeutic Class
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Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane
(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane

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What does (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane used for?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane helps stop your airways from narrowing (caused by inflammation). This makes breathing easier and prevents asthma attacks. Most people take (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane once a day in the evening. If you take it for asthma, it's important to take it even when you have no symptoms.

What is Montelukast?

Montelukast is a medication that can be used for the treatment of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in the pill form. It is an anti-inflammatory agent that inhibits the leukotriene pathway by blocking receptors located in the cell walls of the lungs, preventing smooth muscle contraction, respiratory inflammation, and edema. These leukotrienes are also released from the nasal mucosa after allergen exposure, and Montelukast may inhibit symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis.

Does (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane a steroid?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane is a prescription medicine that blocks substances in the body called leukotrienes. This may help to improve symptoms of asthma and inflammation of the lining of the nose (allergic rhinitis). (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane does not contain a steroid.

Does (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane make me sleepy?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane doesn't cause drowsiness, but it can cause other side effects.

What are side effects of (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane?

Common side effects of (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane include upper respiratory infection, fever, headache, sore throat, cough, stomach pain, diarrhea, earache or ear infection, flu, runny nose, and sinus infection.

How safe is (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane is generally safe and well tolerated; headache and gastrointestinal symptoms are the most commonly reported side effects. Other side effects include hypersensitivity reactions, sleep disorders, drowsiness, increased bleeding tendency, hallucination, and possible mood changes and suicidal thoughts.

Can I take (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane in the morning?

There were no statistical differences between taking the drug in the morning or evening.

Can (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane cause anxiety?

Taking (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane who exhibit mood changing behaviors should immediately report symptoms to a healthcare provider. These can include bad or vivid dreams, depression, disorientation or confusion, feeling anxious, hallucinations, irritability, restlessness, stuttering, and uncontrolled muscle movements.

Does (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane affect the liver?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane is an orally available leukotriene receptor antagonist which is widely used for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma and has been linked to rare cases of clinically apparent liver injury.

Does (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane used for itching?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane is also used to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) and treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever), including seasonal (short-term) or perennial (long-term) allergic rhinitis, such as sneezing, runny nose, itching, or wheezing.

Does (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane help with allergies?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler. (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane is also used to relieve symptoms of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (such as sneezing, stuffy/runny/itchy nose).

What should I avoid while taking (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane?

Avoid situations or activities that may trigger an asthma attack. If your asthma symptoms get worse when you take aspirin, avoid taking aspirin or other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) while you are taking (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane.

What time should (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane be taken?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane is usually taken once a day with or without food. When (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane is used to treat asthma, it should be taken in the evening. When (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane is used to prevent breathing difficulties during exercise, it should be taken at least 2 hours before exercise.

How long does it take for (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane side effects to go away?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane will be in your system for approximately 30.3 hours. The mean plasma half-life of montelukast ranges from 2.7 to 5.5 hours in healthy young adults. This is the time it takes for your body to reduce the plasma levels by half.

Can I take (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane during pregnancy?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane can be taken in pregnancy only if your doctor considers it appropriate for you after assessing the benefits over risks. But consult your doctor before you start the medication.

Can I take (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane while breastfeeding?

It is safe to give (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane in breastfeeding women as it has shown no side effects on the infant.

Can I drive if I take (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane does not affect your ability to drive a vehicle. If you feel dizzy or drowsiness after taking (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane, avoid driving or using machinery.

How Does (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane Work?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane blocks chemicals called leukotrienes in the body. These leukotrienes cause allergy symptoms, narrowing and swelling of the airways in the lungs. Thus by preventing these, (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane improves asthma symptoms and improves seasonal allergy symptoms.

What drugs interact with (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane?

Interactions with other medicines

  • Theophylline derivatives like Aminophylline
  • Anticonvulsant like Phenobarbital, Phenytoin
  • Anti-tubercular medicines like Rifampicin
  • Lipid-lowering medicine like Gemfibrozil

What is (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane used for?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane is used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma (such as wheezing and shortness of breath). It is also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm). This medication can help decrease the number of times you need to use your quick relief inhaler.

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane usually prescribed when asthma is mild and can stop it from getting worse. It can also help people with asthma who have breathing difficulties when they exercise (exercise-induced asthma) and seasonal allergies, such as sneezing, itchiness and a blocked or runny nose (allergic rhinitis).

Is (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane a steroid?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane is a prescription medicine that blocks substances in the body called leukotrienes. This may help to improve symptoms of asthma and inflammation of the lining of the nose (allergic rhinitis). (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane does not contain a steroid.

Why is (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane taken at night?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane is recommended to be taken in the evening. The effectiveness of this drug to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in children was already evaluated.

What are the side effects of (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane?

The more common side effects that can occur with use of (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane:

  • upper respiratory infection (infection in the nose or throat)
  • fever
  • headache
  • sore throat
  • cough
  • stomach pain
  • diarrhea
  • earache or ear infection
  • flu
  • runny nose
  • sinus infection
  • bed-wetting in children

If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

What are the long term side effects of (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane?

  • memory problems.
  • obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
  • restlessness.
  • sleepwalking.
  • stuttering.
  • suicidal thoughts and actions.
  • tremor or shakiness.
  • trouble sleeping.

Can I just stop taking (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane?

Do not stop taking these medicines and do not reduce the dose, even if your asthma seems better, unless you or your child are told to do so by your doctor. Talk to your doctor or get medical care right away if: Your or your child's symptoms do not improve after using this medicine or if they become worse.

What can you not take with (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane?

If your asthma symptoms get worse when you take aspirin, avoid taking aspirin or other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) while you are taking montelukast. NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

Is (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane safe during pregnancy?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane during pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk of major malformations above the 1% to 3% baseline in the general population. It is important that women are treated effectively for asthma during pregnancy to ensure the best outcome for the mothers.

Is (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane safe during breastfeeding?

Very low levels of (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane appear in breastmilk. (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane is approved for use in children as young as 6 months of age and has been used in neonates in dosages far greater than the amounts in breastmilk. Amounts ingested by the infant would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants.

How safe is (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane?

(Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane oral tablet is used for long-term treatment. It comes with risks if you don't take it as prescribed. If you stop taking the drug suddenly or don't take it at all: You increase your risk of more frequent and more severe asthma attacks. Asthma that is not treated can lead to increased lung damage.

Who should not take (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane?

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of (Hydroxyethyloxy)Tri(Ethyloxy)Octane in children 1 year of age and older with asthma, children 6 years of age and older with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, children 2 years of age and older with seasonal allergic.

*** Taking medicines without doctor's advice can cause long-term problems.
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