It works by decreasing inflammation in the airways, making it easier to breathe
Uses
Singulair (montelukast) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more
Precautions
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Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
The symptom severity score for allergic rhinitis was calculated by asking the patient to evaluate the severity of individual symptoms (sneezing, nasal
Brand name: Singulair
Cysteinyl leukotrienes (CysLT) are a class of inflammatory mediators
Response/effectiveness
15 years or older: Background: In mice, allergic rhinitis augments the infectious and inflammatory response to Streptococcus pneumoniae-induced sinusitis
Or take a hot shower, breathing in the warm, moist air
Common side effects may include: stomach pain, diarrhea; fever or other flu symptoms; ear pain or full feeling, trouble hearing; headache; or
Popular decongestant nasal sprays include Afrin (oxymetazoline) and Neo-Synephrine (phenylephrine)
Leukotriene inhibitors—such as the medication Singulair®—can help people who have chronic sinusitis due to allergies by targeting chemicals produced by the body called leukotrienes
Montelukast sodium tablets do not contain a steroid
It is rapidly absorbed achieving peak plasma concentration (C max) in 3 to 4 hours and with a mean bioavailability of 64%
Singulair is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children as young as 12 months old
Montelukast nasal spray was developed to avoid systemic adverse effects of the drug in vitro
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Background: Nasal congestion is considered to be one of the most bothersome symptoms of allergic rhinitis (AR) and often the most difficult to treat
This medication can't be used for a sudden asthma attack, since it takes a longer time to work compared to some inhalers
Yes, the montelukast is usually for children's asthma but apparently can work on mucus caused by the drip
The keywords and MESH terms used were “leukotriene antagonist,” “montelukast,” or “zileuton” AND “sinusitis,” or “nasal polyps,” “rhinosinusitis,” “Samter's triad,” or “aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease
And, Minor: Headache, fever, halitosis, fatigue, dental pain, cough and ear pain
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