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Zafirlukast
INFORMATION ABOUT ZAFIRLUKAST
Zafirlukast Uses
Zafirlukast is used to prevent asthma prevention, asthma, nasal allergy symptoms and exercise-induced asthma.
How Zafirlukast works
Zafirlukast works by blocking the action of leukotriene. It lowers inflammation in the airways and nose to prevent asthma.
Common side effects of Zafirlukast
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Headache, Infection, Nausea, Diarrhea, Generalized pain
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Mayank
Pharm.D
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
05 Dec 2024 | 09:27 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Zafirlukast
  • You have been prescribed Zafirlukast for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
  • Take it on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
  • It is a relatively safe medicine with very few side effects.
  • Take Zafirlukast 2 hours before exercising if you have exercise-induced asthma.
  • It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
  • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
  • You have been prescribed Zafirlukast for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
  • Take it in the evening for better control of asthma or allergy symptoms.
  • It is a relatively safe medicine with very few side effects.
  • Take Zafirlukast 2 hours before exercising if you have exercise-induced asthma.
  • It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
  • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Frequently asked questions for Zafirlukast
Zafirlukast is leukotriene receptor antagonist used to relieve difficulty in breathing during asthma
No. Singulair is proprietary (brand) name for montelukast drug, a leukotriene receptor blocker similar to Zafirlukast
Yes. Zafirlukast is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Zafirlukast has not been reported to cause weight gain.