Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

Key points

• Leukotriene receptor antagonists Basics
• e.g. Montelukast, zafirlukast
• have both anti-inflammatory and bronchodilatory properties
• should be used when patients are poorly controlled on high-dose inhaled corticosteroids and a long-acting b2-agonist
• particularly useful in aspirin-induced asthma