Question

What is montelukast used for in?

Answer 1

$\textbf{Montelukast}$

- It is CysLT (Cyctcing leukotriene) receptor antagonist.

- It blocks the action of leukotriene D4 on CysLT in the Lungs and Bronchial tubes by binding to it.

- It reduces bronchoconstriction (caused by leukotriene) and result in decrease inflammation.

• Protein binding capacity - 99%.
• It's Biovailavity is 63-73%.
• It metabolites by lever and has billary excretion.

$\textit{uses}$ :

This medicine is useful in treatment of Asthma, Ex induced Bronchospasm, Allergic Rhinitis, Pr dymenorrhoea etc.

$\textit{Adverse effects}$ :

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting & Even sometimes behavioral changes.

$\textbf{It is a FDA approved drug.}$

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Answer 2

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Montelukast :- Montelukast is a prescription drug. It comes as a tablet that can be swallowed whole, or as a chewable tablet. It’s also available as granules that can be dissolved in liquid or soft food.

Montelukast oral tablet is available as the brand-name drug Singulair. It’s also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less than the brand-name version. In some cases, they may not be available in every strength or form as the brand-name drug.

This drug may be used as part of a combination therapy. This means you may need to take it with other medications.
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Montelukast uses:-

Montelukast oral tablet is available as a brand-name drug and a generic drug. Brand name: Singulair.

Montelukast comes in the form of a tablet that can be swallowed whole, or as a chewable tablet. It’s also available as granules that can be dissolved in liquid or soft food.

Montelukast oral tablet is used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and seasonal or year-round allergies. It can also be used to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB).

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