Singulair (montelukast), the second leukotriene receptor antagonist for asthma
September 1998
You'll hear more about Singulair (montelukast), the second leukotriene receptor antagonist for asthma. Is now approved in both the U.S. and Canada.
It's similar to Accolate (zafirlukast).
Both Accolate and Singulair block the effects of leukotrienes in the lungs...leading to a reduction in bronchoconstriction, mucous secretion and inflammation.
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