Kast 4mg Tablet is used to prevent asthma attacks in children. It may also be used to ease breathing difficulties caused by strenuous physical activities. This medicine also helps treat symptoms of skin and seasonal allergies such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes.

Kast 4mg Tablet is used to improve asthma features, control asthma and also reduce seasonal allergy features

Side effects of Kast 4mg Tablet in children

Kast 4mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Kast

Headache
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Fever
Upper respiratory tract infection

How can I give Kast 4mg Tablet to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kast 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Kast Tablet works

Kast 4mg Tablet is a leukotriene antagonist that works by blocking a chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.

Safety advice

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Kast 4mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Kast 4mg Tablet is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Kast 4mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Kast 4mg Tablet is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe liver disease.

What if I forget to give Kast 4mg Tablet to my child?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

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Quick tips

Kast 4mg Tablet helps prevent asthma attacks. Never give it to stop an attack that has already started, as the medicine may not work for such cases.
Make sure to keep all other rescue medicines handy for your child in case of any respiratory distress.
If your child is taking inhaled corticosteroids, taper down the dose gradually only after the advice of the doctor.
Never increase or decrease the dose of Kast 4mg Tablet on your own as it can harm your child.
Never combine Kast 4mg Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may cause some side effects.
If you are giving Kast 4mg Tablet to your child for asthma or allergy, you need not give another dose to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. In case of any confusion, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
Make sure that you always have enough medicine.
Never give medicines meant for adults to children as they can harm.
Practice self-care tips:
1. Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens.
2. Encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places.
3. Give plenty of fluids to your child as that helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

1,3-Diarylpropanoid Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Leukotriene antagonists

Patient concerns

My baby 3 months old is having cough from kast 2 days He has been given amoxycillin 125mg oral suspension Is it okay to give it to him Can you please suggest me something else What is its dose rate

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Do not start antibiotics without consulting Please consult Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. Your child may need antibiotics. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.The risks that are associated with self-medication include: ?Inaccurate diagnosis. ?Using inappropriate medications that cause side effects. ?Masking the symptoms of a serious condition. ?Delaying medical advice. ?Inaccurate dosage that leads to accidental overdose

I havediabetes for kast 20 years after an head injury and spinal accident Initially 200+ then lasy 4 years 350+ and now last one year 550+ pp and 430+ fasting I have been adviced insilin human mixtard 70% 30% combnatin which i am taking 15 u its Od doctor wNts to increase to 40 units bd so that sugar levels come down as i had suffered a stroke in aug 2016 and doctors suspect cholestro deposits in carotid arteries inneck My question is does insulin in high doses have any side effects and if so what In longrun people who used it tell me caused heart problems and kidney problems pl advice At present all reports mri brain echo2d heart ecg ,kft lft lipid profile are normal only bp is slightly high and sugar is high Is increase in insulin doses warranted Thanks PATIENT

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

A person can control his or her sugar levels by doing regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOUR DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but a start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications like kidney or heart problems .online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

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Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

FAQs

Q. Which food items should my child avoid taking along with Kast 4mg Tablet?

Do not give high-fat meals and fruit juices to your child along with Kast 4mg Tablet as they may interfere with the absorption of this medicine.

Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Kast 4mg Tablet?

Kast 4mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Kast 4mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Q. Can I decrease the dose of Kast 4mg Tablet by myself if my child starts to feel better?

No, adhere to the dose as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose by yourself as it can impact your child’s health. While increasing the dose may cause unwanted effects like sedation and depression, decreasing the dose or stopping it suddenly can result in a rebound reversal of all symptoms.

Q. Can I stop the medicine by myself?

No, all symptoms may reappear on sudden withdrawal of Kast 4mg Tablet usually if taken for a long-term. It is advised to stop this medicine gradually under the guidance of your child’s doctor.

Q. How should Kast 4mg Tablet be stored?

Kast 4mg Tablet should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

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