| Drug Name: | Montelukast |
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| Drug Class: | Leukotriene receptor antagonist |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Inhibits leukotriene D4 binding to CysLT1 receptor in the lungs and bronchial tubes
- Reduces inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and mucus production
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| Use: | - Asthma prophylaxis in adults and children over 12 months
- Seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children over 6 months
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| Side Effects: | - Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to montelukast or any component of the formulation
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| Specialty: | - Pulmonology
- Allergy and Immunology
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