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Montelukast Formulations and Uses

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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?

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?

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?

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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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This quiz explores the different formulations of montelukast, particularly focusing on the chewable tablet variant designed for children. Learn about its dosage, intended use, and how it differs from the ordinary tablet. Understand the implications of these formulations in pediatric care.