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Can Montelukast Sodium Be Taken For Itchy Skin?

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Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2015
Question: Can montelukast sodium be used for a severe itch which virtually every other medication has not worked?
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Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.

No, monteleukast sodium is not effective in controlling severe itch.
It is a leukotriene blocker and prevents inflammation mediated effects of leukotrienes and useful only in asthma and allergic rhinitis.

So It does not relieve severe itching.

I hope that answers your query.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani
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Can Montelukast Sodium Be Taken For Itchy Skin?

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: Hi there, Thanks for posting in HCM. I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you. No, monteleukast sodium is not effective in controlling severe itch. It is a leukotriene blocker and prevents inflammation mediated effects of leukotrienes and useful only in asthma and allergic rhinitis. So It does not relieve severe itching. I hope that answers your query. Let me know if you have any more questions. Regards, Dr.Barani