Oral
Montelukast
Singulair
- Mechanism of Action
- Binds to and inactivates cysLT1 receptors, resulting in bronchodilation, reduced eosinophil recruitment and reduced mucus formation.
Clinical Use
- Indications
- Asthma maintenance
- Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis
- Adverse Effects
- Headache
- Nausea / diarrhoea
- Fatigue
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