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Overview
ZILEUTON is a Schedule H drug.Zileuton is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). These chemicals cause swelling in your lungs and tightening of the muscles around your airways, which can result in asthma symptoms. Zileuton is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children as young as 12 years old.
Usage
ZILEUTON is generally used to treat: AsthmaFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
ZILEUTON is generally taken After Food.Route of Administration: Oral
Precautions
Caution should be exercised in patients withCommon Side-Effects
ZILEUTON : Abdomen Upset Stomach, Abdomen PainSerious Side-Effects
ZILEUTON : Depression, Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Mood Swings, Difficulty Sleeping, Agitation, HallucinationsRare Side-Effects
ZILEUTON : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body ItchingDisease Interactions
ZILEUTON can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, AlcoholismTechnical Classification
ZILEUTON is categorized as: LEUKOTRIENE MODIFIERS / RESPIRATORY AGENTSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
ZILEUTON | ZILEUTON |