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zileuton /zi·leu·ton/ (zi-loo´ton) an inhibitor of leukotriene formation, used as an antiasthmatic.
Zileuton (Zyflo) A medication that interferes with the biosynthetic pathway that produces leukotrienes; used to help prevent asthma attacks. Mentioned in: Leukotriene Inhibitors
zileuton, a bronchodilator and leukotriene pathway inhibitor. indications This drug is used to treat allergic rhinitis and asthma. contraindications Factors that prohibit the use of this drug are hepatic disease, liver function test results three times higher than upper limits, and known hypersensitivity to zileuton. adverse effects Adverse effects of this drug include dizziness, insomnia, fatigue, paresthesias, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, diarrhea, liver function test abnormalities, hives, myalgia, and asthenia. zileuton [zi-loo´ton] an inhibitor of leukotriene formation, used in treatment of asthma; administered orally.
zileuton Zyflo® Clinical medicine An inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase, an enzyme central to leukotriene synthesis, which mediates inflammatory responses Indications Asthma. See Asthma. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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