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Asthma Leukotriene Modifying Agents
Asthma Leukotriene Modifying Agents
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Pharmacology
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09/16/2012
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 How do leukotrien modifying agents work?
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Zafirlukast & Monteleukast: leukotriene - receptor antagonists (LTRA) or leukotriene D4 (LTD4 - both) and E4 (LTE4 - just zafirlukast)

 

Zileuton: 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor which inhibits leukotriene formation

 
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Brand name for Monetelukast
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Montelukast comes in 4 mg and 5 mg tablet formulations. What are the age inidications for said strength formulations

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Age 6 months - 5 years: 4 mg daily

Age 5 -14 years: take 5 mg daily

 
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