Research Notes on Montelukast
Montelukast is used to prevent asthma attacks in both children and adults. It is also used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies. Montelukast is available in regular tablet, chewable tablet, and oral granule forms. Some common side effects include: headache, dizziness, upset stomach, allergic reaction, and bronchitis.
Fast Facts:
- Sold under the brand name Singulair
- Montelukast should be used with caution in patients with: a history of liver disease, phenylketonuria, and those on corticosteroid therapy
- Montelukast should only be used during pregnancy if considered necessary
- Starts working in about 3-14 days
- Montelukast should not be used during an asthma attack
5 Great Resources on Montelukast
- Wikipedia: Montelukast
- First DataBank (via RxList): Montelukast Oral
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center ): Montelukast
- eMedTV: What Is Montelukast?
- Stason.org: Montelukast (Singulair) Drug for Asthma: Use, Side Effects, Interactions
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5 Latest Headlines on Montelukast
What is Montelukast?
- Express Scripts (via DrugDigest): What are Montelukast Tablets?
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Montelukast (Oral Route) Description
- Cerner Multum (via Yahoo Health): What Is Montelukast?
What Are The Uses for Montelukast?
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Why Is This Medication Prescribed?
- HealthSquare: Why Is Singulair (Montelukast) Prescribed?
- Riley Hospital for Children: Montelukast Information
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Montelukast?
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause?
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Montelukast Precautions
- Express Scripts (via DrugDigest): What Side Effects May I Notice From Receiving This Medicine?
- Drugs.com: Montelukast Side Effects
What are the Alternatives to Montelukast?
- OrganizedWisdom: Fluticasone
- OrganizedWisdom: Theophylline
- OrganizedWisdom: Dexamethasone
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Montelukast?
- Medindia: Natural Treatment For Asthma
- Online-Health-Care: Natural, Herbal And Home Remedies For The Treatment Of Asthma
- Herbal-home-remedies.org: Home Remedies For Asthma Treatment
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Montelukast
- MedHelp: Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
- Healthboards: Allergies Message Board (Montelukast)
- YouTube: Singulair (Montelukast)
Clinical Trials for Montelukast
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Montelukast Studies
- CenterWatch: Montelukast Clinical Trials
Abuse of Montelukast
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center ): Montelukast Overdosage/Toxicology
- RxList: Singulair (Montelukast) Overdosage And Contraindications
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Montelukast
- PubMed Central: Montelukast Article Listing
- JAMA: Articles About Montelukast
- Google Scholar: Recent Montelukast Articles
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- Reviewer: Tara
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- Last update: Oct. 20, 2008
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