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montelukastenUK
mon·te·lu·kast M0404950 (mŏn′tə-lo͞o′kăst)n. A drug that reduces the inflammatory response by acting as a leukotriene receptor antagonist, and is used to treat the signs and symptoms of asthma.
[monte-, of unknown origin + -lukast, leukotriene receptor antagonist suff.; see zafirlukast.]TranslationsmontelukastenUK
montelukast [mon″tĕ-loo´kast] a leukotriene antagonist used as the sodium salt in prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma.montelukast (mŏn′tə-lo͞o′kăst)n. A drug that reduces the inflammatory response by acting as a leukotriene receptor antagonist, and is used to treat the signs and symptoms of asthma.montelukast Singulair® Internal medicine A leukotriene receptor antagonist used to manage asthma. See Asthma. montelukast A drug that binds to the receptors for certain leukotrienes thus blocking both phases of the ASTHMA response. It is used in the treatment of asthma that shows an inadequate response to inhaled steroids. A brand name is Singulair.Montelukast (Singulair)An inhibitor that prevents leukotrienes from binding to cell receptors; taken over time, montelukast can reduce or prevent symptoms of asthma and allergies.Mentioned in: Leukotriene Inhibitors |