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What form of montelukast is specifically designed for children?
What form of montelukast is specifically designed for children?
- Extended-release tablet
- Sublingual tablet
- Chewable tablet (correct)
- Liquid form
Which of the following statements is true about montelukast formulations?
Which of the following statements is true about montelukast formulations?
- Montelukast is primarily used for treating adults.
- Chewable tablets are intended mainly for children. (correct)
- Chewable tablets are available in a higher dose for adults.
- Montelukast only comes in a regular tablet form.
What is the advantage of the chewable tablet formulation of montelukast?
What is the advantage of the chewable tablet formulation of montelukast?
- They are easier for children to consume. (correct)
- They are available in liquid form.
- They contain a higher dosage.
- They are more effective than oral tablets.
What distinguishes the chewable tablet of montelukast from the ordinary tablet?
What distinguishes the chewable tablet of montelukast from the ordinary tablet?
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Why might montelukast be formulated as a chewable tablet for children?
Why might montelukast be formulated as a chewable tablet for children?
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Study Notes
Montelukast
- Available as ordinary and chewable tablets, with the latter formulated for children.
- Chewable tablets contain a lower dose compared to standard tablets.
Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)
- Amlodipine marketed as Amlostin or Norvasc, available in tablet forms of 5mg and 10mg.
- Diltiazem branded as Cardizem, available in tablet forms of 60mg, 90mg, and 120mg.
- Combining CCBs improves medication adherence compared to using single-drug products.
- Improved adherence helps in achieving target blood pressure (BP) values.
Lipid-Regulating Drugs
- Atorvastatin is sold under the brand name Lipitor (Pfizer), available in tablet dosages of 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg.
- Examples of other lipid-regulating medications include chlorphenamine maleate, clemastine, cyproheptadine, ketotifen, diphenhydramine, and dimethindene maleate.
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