Montelukast – What are the indications and contraindication?
January 6, 2021 5:36 amMontelukast is a selective leukotriene receptor antagonist.
Indications:
- Asthma prophylaxis
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis
Contraindications:
- Acute bronchospasm
- Status asthmaticus
From a pharmacognosy perspective, Atropa belladonna, Boswellia serrata, Datura stramonium, Ephedra sinica, Inula helenium, and Verbascum thapsus are useful in relaxing the bronchioles and decreasing inflammation associate with asthma.
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This post was written by Omar Rifai