Montelukast Sodium, also known as Montelukast in some contexts, is a significant leukotriene receptor antagonist primarily used for the treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis.
Basic Information
English Name: Montelukast Sodium
Main Ingredient and Chemical Name: [R-(E)]-1-[[[1-[3-[2-(7-chloro-2-quinolinyl)ethenyl]phenyl]-3-[2-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)phenyl]propyl]thio]methyl]cyclopropaneacetic acid sodium salt
Molecular Formula: C35H35CINNaO3S
Molecular Weight: 608.18
Indications
Montelukast Sodium is indicated for the prevention and long-term treatment of asthma in adults and children, including the prevention of daytime and nighttime asthma symptoms, the treatment of aspirin-sensitive asthma patients, and the prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. It is also suitable for alleviating symptoms caused by allergic rhinitis, both seasonal and perennial.
