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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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