Allergy Drugs: Leukotriene Modifiers
Montelukast granules (Singulair granules)
Montelukast (Singulair)
HOW DO THESE DRUGS WORK?
These medications block the action or production of inflammatory compounds known as leukotrienes. These compounds are normally released during infection or an allergic response.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
They reduce allergy symptoms and are safer than steroids for long-term use by those with asthma caused by allergies.
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS
- Cough
- Insomnia
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Heartburn
- Hoarseness or sore throat
- Indigestion or stomach upset
- Muscle aches or cramps
- Nausea
- Runny nose
- Unusual dreams
MAJOR CAUTIONS
- A feeling of pins and needles or numbness of the arms and legs
- Dark brown or yellow urine
- Diarrhea
- Easy bruising or bleeding
- Edema or swelling of the legs or ankles
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Flu-like illness
- Muscle aches or cramps
- Seizure
- Skin rash and itching
- Severe stomach pain
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat, which may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing
- Vomiting
- Wheezing or continued coughing
- Yellowing of the eyes or skin
KNOWN DRUG INTERACTIONS
- Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
- Paclitaxel (Taxol)
- Phenobarbital
- Phenytoin (Dilantin)
- Repaglinide (Prandin)
- Rifabutin (Mycobutin)
- Rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane)
- Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
FOOD OR SUPPLEMENT INTERACTIONS
None known.
NUTRIENT DEPLETION/IMBALANCE
None known.
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