Medicine Overview of Accolate 20mg Tablet
Accolate 20 is a prescription medicine used for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. It reduces inflammation in the airways and make breathing easier.
Accolate 20 should be taken on an empty stomach, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It is advised to have it 2 hours before exercise if you have exercise-induced asthma. It should be taken as your doctor’s advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. It does not cure sudden breathing problems, so always carry a medicated inhaler with you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, infection, nausea, and diarrhea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, you should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had severe liver problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must inform your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Asthma prevention
- Headache
- Infection
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Pain
- Weakness
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You have been prescribed Accolate 20 for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
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Take it on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
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It is a relatively safe medicine with very few side effects.
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Take Accolate 20 2 hours before exercising if you have exercise-induced asthma.
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It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
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Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Oral
Chronic asthma
Adult: 20 mg bid.
Hepatic impairment: Contraindicated.
Oral
Chronic asthma
Child: 5-11 yr: 10 mg bid.
>12 yr: 20 mg bid.
Renal Impairment
Dose adjustment not necessary
Not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks. Avoid abrupt substitution to oral or inhaled corticosteroids. Renal impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Monitoring Parameters Monitor for improvements in air flow; monitor closely for sign/symptoms of hepatic injury; periodic monitoring of LFTs.
Lactation: Excreted in breast milk; not recommended
>10%
headache (12.9% in age >12 yr)
1-10%
Abdominal pain (1.8%),Infection (3.5%),Nausea (3.1%),Diarrhea (2.8%),Generalized pain (1.8%),Vomiting (1.5%),Dyspepsia/gastritits (1.3%),Increased ALT (1.5%),Infection (4%),Back pain (2%),Weakness (2%),Myalgia (2%)
Frequency Not Defined
Eosinophilia
Eosinophilic pneumonia
Vasculitis
Malaise
Bleeding
Bruising
Potentially Fatal: Severe hepatotoxicity.
