Lungs, allergy and cough
Leukotriene blockers
Used for
Asthma and allergies (daily pill)
How it works
During allergies and asthma, the body releases leukotrienes, which make the airways swell and tighten. These drugs block them. A daily pill to prevent symptoms, not a rescue for an attack.
Watch for
Montelukast has a boxed warning for mood and behavior changes.
- Name clue
- -lukast
- Examples
- montelukast (Singulair)
- zafirlukast (Accolate)
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