Montelukast class

Warning Oral route (Tablet; Tablet, Chewable; Granule) Warning: Serious Neuropsychiatric EventsSerious neuropsychiatric (NP) events have been reported in patients taking montelukast. The types of events reported were highly variable, and included, but were not limited to, agitation, aggression, Serious side effects of Montelukast Along with its needed effects, montelukast may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking montelukast: More common • Body aches or • cough • difficulty in breathing • dryness or soreness of the throat • • • loss of voice • pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones • pain, redness, or swelling in the ear • stomach pain • stuffy or • tender, swollen glands in neck • trouble in swallowing • unusual tiredness or weakness • voice changes Less common • Bloody nose • general feeling of discomfort or illness • joint pain • sweating Rare • Pus in the urine Incidence not known • Agitation • • attempts at killing oneself • breathing problems • confusion about identity, place, and time • • fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse • feeling sad or empty • • • itching, puffiness, or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue • lack of appetite • pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly moving to the back • redness of the skin • shakin...

Category Purpose Types Long-term asthma control medications Taken regularly to control chronic symptoms and prevent asthma attacks — the most important type of treatment for most people with asthma • Inhaled corticosteroids • Leukotriene modifiers • Long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) • Long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs) • Combination inhalers • Theophylline Quick-relief medications (rescue medications) Taken as needed for rapid, short-term relief of symptoms — used to prevent or treat an asthma attack • Short-acting beta agonists such as albuterol • Ipratropium (Atrovent HFA) • Oral corticosteroids (for severe asthma attacks) Medications for allergy-induced asthma Taken regularly or as needed to reduce your body's sensitivity to a particular allergy-causing substance (allergen) • Allergy shots (immunotherapy) • Under-the-tongue (sublingual) immunotherapy tablets • Allergy medications Biologics Taken with control medications to stop underlying biological responses that cause inflammation in the lungs — used to better manage severe asthma symptoms • Benralizumab (Fasenra) • Dupilumab (Dupixent) • Mepolizumab (Nucala) • Omalizumab (Xolair) • Reslizumab (Cinqair) • Tezepelumab-ekko (Tezspire) Many people with asthma need to take long-term control medications daily, even when they don't have symptoms. There are several types of long-term control medications, including the following. Inhaled corticosteroids These anti-inflammatory drugs are the most effective and commonly...

Overview: Montelukast was introduced in 1990, and it was approved for clinical use by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) with the brand name Singulair. This drug belongs to the class leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA). Leukotrienes are chemical substances that the body releases when inhaling allergens. As it was realized that cysteinyl leukotrienes are essential mediators of bronchial asthma, efforts were made to develop their antagonists and synthesis inhibitors. Now, three leukotriene receptor antagonists, Montelukast, Pranlukast, and Zafirlukast, are available. Montelukast is used in addition to inhaled corticosteroids, demonstrating its effectiveness in asthma therapy. In addition, it may cause serious life-threatening mental changes when it is misused or stopped abruptly. Composition: This tablet contains • Active Ingredient: Montelukast sodium. • Inactive Ingredients: • Microcrystalline cellulose. • Lactose monohydrate. • Croscarmellose sodium. • Hyprolose. • Magnesium stearate. Drug Group: Montelukast belongs to the class of drugs called leukotriene receptor antagonists (LRAs). This drug stops the narrowing of airways caused by inflammation, thus promoting easier breathing. Also, it helps to prevent episodes of asthma and other allergies. What Is Montelukast Used For? The uses of Montelukast are as follows, • Prophylactic in Bronchial Asthma: It helps • Mild to Moderate Asthma - It is used as an alternative to inhaled Glucocorticoids. Though efficacy is low,...

Overview: Montelukast was introduced in 1990, and it was approved for clinical use by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) with the brand name Singulair. This drug belongs to the class leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA). Leukotrienes are chemical substances that the body releases when inhaling allergens. As it was realized that cysteinyl leukotrienes are essential mediators of bronchial asthma, efforts were made to develop their antagonists and synthesis inhibitors. Now, three leukotriene receptor antagonists, Montelukast, Pranlukast, and Zafirlukast, are available. Montelukast is used in addition to inhaled corticosteroids, demonstrating its effectiveness in asthma therapy. In addition, it may cause serious life-threatening mental changes when it is misused or stopped abruptly. Composition: This tablet contains • Active Ingredient: Montelukast sodium. • Inactive Ingredients: • Microcrystalline cellulose. • Lactose monohydrate. • Croscarmellose sodium. • Hyprolose. • Magnesium stearate. Drug Group: Montelukast belongs to the class of drugs called leukotriene receptor antagonists (LRAs). This drug stops the narrowing of airways caused by inflammation, thus promoting easier breathing. Also, it helps to prevent episodes of asthma and other allergies. What Is Montelukast Used For? The uses of Montelukast are as follows, • Prophylactic in Bronchial Asthma: It helps • Mild to Moderate Asthma - It is used as an alternative to inhaled Glucocorticoids. Though efficacy is low,...

Warning Oral route (Tablet; Tablet, Chewable; Granule) Warning: Serious Neuropsychiatric EventsSerious neuropsychiatric (NP) events have been reported in patients taking montelukast. The types of events reported were highly variable, and included, but were not limited to, agitation, aggression, Serious side effects of Montelukast Along with its needed effects, montelukast may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking montelukast: More common • Body aches or • cough • difficulty in breathing • dryness or soreness of the throat • • • loss of voice • pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones • pain, redness, or swelling in the ear • stomach pain • stuffy or • tender, swollen glands in neck • trouble in swallowing • unusual tiredness or weakness • voice changes Less common • Bloody nose • general feeling of discomfort or illness • joint pain • sweating Rare • Pus in the urine Incidence not known • Agitation • • attempts at killing oneself • breathing problems • confusion about identity, place, and time • • fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse • feeling sad or empty • • • itching, puffiness, or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue • lack of appetite • pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly moving to the back • redness of the skin • shakin...

Category Purpose Types Long-term asthma control medications Taken regularly to control chronic symptoms and prevent asthma attacks — the most important type of treatment for most people with asthma • Inhaled corticosteroids • Leukotriene modifiers • Long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) • Long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs) • Combination inhalers • Theophylline Quick-relief medications (rescue medications) Taken as needed for rapid, short-term relief of symptoms — used to prevent or treat an asthma attack • Short-acting beta agonists such as albuterol • Ipratropium (Atrovent HFA) • Oral corticosteroids (for severe asthma attacks) Medications for allergy-induced asthma Taken regularly or as needed to reduce your body's sensitivity to a particular allergy-causing substance (allergen) • Allergy shots (immunotherapy) • Under-the-tongue (sublingual) immunotherapy tablets • Allergy medications Biologics Taken with control medications to stop underlying biological responses that cause inflammation in the lungs — used to better manage severe asthma symptoms • Benralizumab (Fasenra) • Dupilumab (Dupixent) • Mepolizumab (Nucala) • Omalizumab (Xolair) • Reslizumab (Cinqair) • Tezepelumab-ekko (Tezspire) Many people with asthma need to take long-term control medications daily, even when they don't have symptoms. There are several types of long-term control medications, including the following. Inhaled corticosteroids These anti-inflammatory drugs are the most effective and commonly...