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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

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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