Montelukast 5mg Tablet

Montelukast is a selective leukotriene receptor antagonist with a long duration of action. It inhibits cysteinyl leukotriene type-1 (CysLT1) receptor found in the human airway and on pro-inflammatory cells. The binding of CysLTs in leukotriene receptors are involved in the pathophysiology of asthma, including smooth muscle contraction, airway oedema and inflammation; CysLTs are released from the nasal mucosa after allergen exposure which is associated with symptoms of allergic rhinitis.