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Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

An antileukotriene agent is a drug which functions to oppose the function of leukotrienes, which are fatty compounds produced by the immune system that promote bronchoconstriction, inflammation, microvascular permeability, and mucus secretion in asthma and COPD. They have also been found to provide some control in alone or in combination with H1 and H2 antihistamines.  They are less effective than corticosteroids and are thus less preferred in the treatment of asthma.


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Most reactions considered anaphylactic are really anaphylactoid by definition.


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