Description
MEDICATION USED FOR
Montelukast used to treat the symptoms of seasonal ( occurs only at certain times of the year and perennial ( occurs all year round ) allergic rhinitis ( a condition associated with sneezing and stuffy ( runny or itchy nose ). Montelukast used in the maintenances treatment of asthma . Montelukast used in the maintenance treatment of asthma . Montelukast used for a number of conditions including asthma, exercise induced broncospasm , allergic ,rhinitis and utricaria . Montelukast used regularly to prevent the wheezing and shortness of breadth caused by asthma and decrease the number of asthma attacks. Montelukast also used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise ( bronchospasm. Montelukast helps make breathing easier by reducing swelling ( inflammation) in the airways. Montelukast also used to relieve symptoms of hey fever and allergic rhinitis ( such as sneezing / stuffy/ runny/ itchy nose) . Levocitrizine used to relieve runny nose, sneezing and redness, itching and tearing of the eyes caused by hay fever , seasonal allergies to other substances such as dust mites animal dander and mold. Levocitrizine also treat symptoms of hives including itching and rash. Levocitrizine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical.
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Montelukast works by blocking the effects of leukotrienes , a substances produced by the body in response to certain “ triggers “ that cause narrowing and swelling of airways in the lungs. Montelukast usually starts to works within one day. Montelukast belongs to a group of medications known as leukotriene receptors antagonists… Montelukast works by blocking the actions of leukotrienes D4 in the lungs resulting in decreased inflammation and relaxation of smooth muscle .. Montelukast available as a generic medication. Levocitrizine works by blocking a certain natural substances( histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Levocitrizine is a histamine H1 receptor antagonist. Levocitrizine is a third-generation , non- sedating selective histamine H1 receptor antagonist with antihistamine , anti-inflammatory and potential, anti-angiogenic activities.
