montelukast /mon·te·lu·kast/ (mon″tĕ-loo´kast) a leukotriene antagonist used as the sodium salt in prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma.
Montelukast (Singulair)
montelukast,
montelukast
mon·te·lu·kast (m n t -l  k st)n. A leukotriene receptor antagonist that reduces the inflammatory response and is used to treat asthma. |
Montelukast (Singulair)
An inhibitor that prevents leukotrienes from binding to cell receptors; taken over time, montelukast can reduce or prevent symptoms of asthma and allergies.
Mentioned in: Leukotriene Inhibitors
montelukast,
a leukotriene receptor.
indication It is used to treat chronic asthma.
contraindication Known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.
adverse effects Adverse effects include dizziness, fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, abnormal liver function tests, rash, asthenia, influenza, cough, and nasal congestion.
montelukast
Singulair® Internal medicine A leukotriene receptor antagonist used to manage asthma. See Asthma.
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