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montelukast

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[mon-tl-oo-kast] / ˌmɒn tlˈu kæst /

noun

Pharmacology.
  1. a type of oral drug containing a leukotriene inhibitor, used in the treatment of asthma and seasonal allergies.


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The agency’s label, which was primarily aimed at doctors, was supposed to sound an alert about the 25-year-old medication, Singulair, also known by its generic name, montelukast.

From New York Times Jan. 9, 2024

This research prompted Aigner to look at other asthma signalling proteins — and led to the discovery of the rejuvenating powers of the common asthma drug montelukast.

From Nature Mar. 1, 2016

By giving rats with age-related cognitive decline montelukast over a six-week period, Aigner's team stopped the inflammatory action of the leukotrienes and improved the animals' cognitive function.

From Nature Mar. 1, 2016

His team showed that montelukast improved cognition and boosted neuron growth in old rats5.

From Nature Mar. 1, 2016

Aigner is hoping to secure funding for a clinical trial of montelukast in patients with Parkinson's disease.

From Nature Mar. 1, 2016

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