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   Are leukotriene inhibitors effective?

   • Leukotriene inhibitors have minimal side effects and are well tolerated in most populations. Approximately one third of all prescriptions for maintenance therapy in patients with persistent asthma are for leukotriene inhibitors; however, evidence of their effectiveness compared with other treatments is mixed.

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   How do leukotriene inhibitors work?

   • Drugs that modify the production or activity of leukotriene are known as leukotriene inhibitors, leukotriene receptor antagonists, or leukotriene modifiers. Some of these drugs work by limiting the production of leukotrienes. Others block leukotrienes from binding to their receptors on smooth muscle cells.

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   How do leukotriene modifiers affect allergies?

   • Leukotrienes cause tightening of airway muscles and the production of excess mucus and fluid. These chemicals play a key role in allergies, allergic rhinitis, and asthma, also causing a tightening of your airways, making it difficult to breathe. How do leukotriene modifiers manage allergy symptoms?

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2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › drugsLeukotriene Modifiers: Treatment & Definition - Cleveland Clinic

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   Jun 2, 2021 · If you experience any serious side effects of leukotriene modifiers, call a healthcare provider or seek immediate medical attention. Severe side effects may include: Change in mental health, such as depression, thoughts of suicide or sudden aggressiveness. Hives, or skin that blisters or peels. Hoarseness (sore throat or a raspy voice).

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   Feb 20, 2024 · Possible side effects with leukotriene modifiers include flu-like symptoms, feeling nervous or excitable, headache, stomachache, nausea or vomiting, and nasal congestion.

4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK554445Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Jun 4, 2023 · Adverse Effects. Montelukast is relatively well-tolerated and generally safe. The most commonly observed side effects in patients aged 15 years and over were headaches, influenza infection, abdominal pain, cough, and dyspepsia. In children, diarrhea, nausea, laryngitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, otitis, and viral infection may occur.

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   Mar 26, 2023 · Side effects include headache, earache, sore throat, nervousness, nausea, and nasal congestion. Neuropsychiatric events have been reported in adult, adolescent, and pediatric...

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   Jan 1, 2007 · Other adverse effects of zileuton include dyspepsia, abdominal pain, and nausea. It is FDA pregnancy category C. 5. Leukotriene Inhibitors in the Treatment of Asthma. Many studies have...

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   Mar 11, 2020 · Side Effects of Leukotriene Modifiers Although they’re widely prescribed and considered relatively safe, leukotriene modifiers cause side effects in some people.

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   Aug 10, 2023 · How they work. Examples. Side effects. Who should not take them? Using for allergy. Summary. Leukotriene modifiers can help control asthma symptoms by reducing inflammation and airway...