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Suggest Treatment For Accidental Consumption Of High Doses Of Myteka

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Posted on Wed, 18 Feb 2015
Question: Dear doctor, my son around 3 years old have taken 21 tablet of myteka 4mg, just a 10mins agon please advise.
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Rush the child to the Emergency Room of hospital with pediatric facilities

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Myteka contains monteleukast. In just 10 mins, not much must have been absorbed. Although at this dose, I do not expect major side effects, I would still insist you to just rush the child to the emergency department of a hospital with pediatric facilities. They would be able to remove the gastric contents by a simple process called lavage. The child would also need to be monitored for any adverse effects, if any.

Symptoms of overdose to look out for, may include:
* stomach pain
* sleepiness
* thirst
* headache
* vomiting
* restlessness or agitation

I would strongly insist you not to waste any time and to rush to the emergency at the earliest.

Regards
Dr. Diptanshu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (9 minutes later)
MY HUSBAND ALREADY TAKEN, COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW DANGROUS IS THIS.
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Major side effects not expected at the ingested dose

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.

I will request you not to panic. At the dose that he has taken, I do not expect major side effects, especially if the doctors at the emergency are able to remove the unabsorbed medicines from the stomach. It is unlikely to pose a life risk but symptoms that I have mentioned earlier, may develop. The child needs to be closely monitored for adverse effect and symptomatic relief needs to be given whenever required.

Hope that helps.

Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Suggest Treatment For Accidental Consumption Of High Doses Of Myteka

Brief Answer: Rush the child to the Emergency Room of hospital with pediatric facilities Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. Myteka contains monteleukast. In just 10 mins, not much must have been absorbed. Although at this dose, I do not expect major side effects, I would still insist you to just rush the child to the emergency department of a hospital with pediatric facilities. They would be able to remove the gastric contents by a simple process called lavage. The child would also need to be monitored for any adverse effects, if any. Symptoms of overdose to look out for, may include: * stomach pain * sleepiness * thirst * headache * vomiting * restlessness or agitation I would strongly insist you not to waste any time and to rush to the emergency at the earliest. Regards Dr. Diptanshu