SINGULAIR
Drug name: Montelukast
Brand name: Singulair
Use: Prevention of asthma attacks
Singulair is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that is used, either alone or in conjunction with inhaled corticosteroids, to reduce the frequency of acute asthma attacks.
It is usually taken at night.
Side effects:
- stomach upset
- dry mouth
- thirst
- hypersensitivity
- palpitations
- restlessness
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