Zafirlukast, Structure, Mechanism of action, Drug Interactions, Therapeutic Uses, Adverse effects and Contraindications
Zafirlukast Zafirlukast is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs called leukotriene receptor antagonists. It is primarily used for the long-term management of asthma, particularly in patients who experience asthma symptoms despite using other medications such as inhaled corticosteroids. Zafirlukast works by blocking the action of certain chemicals in the body called leukotrienes. Leukotrienes are substances that are released by the immune system in response to allergens or other triggers, and they cause inflammation, bronchoconstriction (narrowing of the airways), and mucus production in the lungs. By blocking the leukotriene receptors, zafirlukast helps to reduce these effects and improve asthma symptoms. Zafirlukast is primarily available under the brand name Accolate. This is the most commonly known brand nam...