leukotriene modifiers, methylxanthines, and anti-IgE Flashcards
montelukast brand
singulair
montelukast (singulair) dosage form
tablets (chewable) - 4mg, 5mg, and 10mg
granule packets - 4mg
zafirlukast brand
accolate
zafirlukast (accolate) dosage form
10 or 20 mg
zileuton brand
zyflo CR
zileuton (zyflo cr) dosage forms
IR tablets - 600 mg
ER tablets - 600 mg
leukotriene modifiers
block the production of leukotrienes
montelukast (singulair)
zafirlukast (accolate)
zileuton (zyflo)
montelukast (singulair) dosing in 0-4 yos
approved for 1 to 5 yos
4 mg qhs
montelukast (singulair) dosing in 5-11 yos
approved for 6 to 14 yos
5mg qhs
zafirlukast (accolate) dosing in 5-11 yos
10 mg bid
montelukast (singulair) dosing in adults
10mg qhs
zafirlukast (accolate) dosing in adults
20 mg bid
zileuton (zyflo cr) dosing in adults
IR - 600 mg qid
ER - 1200 mg bid
adverse effects of leukotriene modifiers
neuropsychiatric events (agitation, anxiety, abnormal dreams, hallucinations, depression, suicidal thinking)
churg-strauss syndrome (rare)
increases transaminases (specifically zafirlukast and zileuton)
clinical pearls of leukotriene modifiers
less effective than low dose ICS and ICS/LABA combos in asthma
have not been adequately trialed in COPD