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Leukotriene modifiers in the management of asthma
M H Elnabtity1, R F Singh, M A Ansong
1Department of Pharmacy Services, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit Receiving Hospital, MI 48201, USA.
The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
|September 9, 1999
Abstract:
Leukotrienes play a major role in the underlying pathophysiology of asthma. Leukotriene-receptor antagonists and direct leukotriene-synthesis inhibitors may be important new agents in maintenance therapy for asthma. Their role may also extend to attenuating exercise-induced and allergen-induced bronchospasm. This article reviews the effectiveness of available leukotriene modifiers in various clinical studies, reviews their adverse effects profile, and discusses their potential roles in the management of asthma.