4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference
 
 
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Specialist Answers
Question
What is the youngest age at which Monteleucast can be used? What are the side effects of long term use of Moteleucast and is their any monitoring to be done for the same?
Answer
Montelukast is indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in pediatric patients 12 months of age and older. It is indicated for the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in pediatric patients 2 years of age and older.

Adverse effects: pharyngitis, influenza, fever, sinusitis, nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, otitis, viral infection, and laryngitis.
 
 
 
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Today's Poll
Should teicoplannin, colistin be used in case of neonatal sepsis where culture does not reveal any organism_?
No, it should be used only after drug sensitivity report
Yes, under guidance of an infectious disease expert
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