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What Is The Drug Monelukast And How Is It Taken?

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Posted on Wed, 17 Apr 2019
Question: what is the drug monelukast and how is it taken?
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Answered by Dr. Aaron Branch (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Anti-allergy medication

Detailed Answer:
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Montelukast, also known by its brand name Singulair, is a medication called a leukotriene receptor antagonist. It works by stopping a chemical that activates the immune system, especially the part of the immune system that causes ashthma and allergic rhinitis.

It can be used for these conditions as well as for some itchy skin conditions called urticaria. It typically comes as a 10mg tablet that is taken once a day, or a 4 mg packet or chewable tablet for children.

I hope that helps and answers your question.

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What Is The Drug Monelukast And How Is It Taken?

Brief Answer: Anti-allergy medication Detailed Answer: Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, Thanks for using 'Ask A Doctor' service. Montelukast, also known by its brand name Singulair, is a medication called a leukotriene receptor antagonist. It works by stopping a chemical that activates the immune system, especially the part of the immune system that causes ashthma and allergic rhinitis. It can be used for these conditions as well as for some itchy skin conditions called urticaria. It typically comes as a 10mg tablet that is taken once a day, or a 4 mg packet or chewable tablet for children. I hope that helps and answers your question. Please let me know if you have any other questions about that... I would be glad to discuss it with you further.