montelukast sodium

montelukast sodium
A competitive and selective Cys-LT1-receptor antagonist that acts as a blocker of leukotrienes, which are potent endogenous bronchoconstrictors. A prophylactic; not useful to treat an ongoing attack of asthma.

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mon·te·lu·kast so·di·um (mon″tə-looґkast) a leukotriene receptor antagonist used as an antiasthmatic agent; administered orally.

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