Zileuton
Description
Zileuton is an effective medicine used to prevent and treat asthma in adults and children 12 years of age and older. It prevents the action of certain chemicals in the body that causes allergic reactions.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Zileuton
- Cough
- Headache
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Stuffy nose
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhea
- Sore throat
Uses of Zileuton
What is it prescribed for?
- Asthma
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of this medicine can be observed after 2-5 hours of administration.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Zileuton or any other inactive ingredient present along with it.
Liver Disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Use in Children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Behaviour and mood changes
This medicine can cause changes in behavior and mood. Symptoms like agitation, irritability, anxiety, unusual dreams, suicidal thoughts should be reported to the doctor. Caution is advised while giving this medicine to people with pre-existing psychiatric disorders.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. The missed dose should be skipped if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical atreatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Leflunomide
Teriflunomide
Rasagiline
Aminophylline
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative might be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all the instructions given in the information leaflet. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine acts by blocking the response of certain specific chemicals that cause allergic responses in the body.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Leukotriene modifiers
Schedule
Schedule H
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Zileuton - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 21 February 2019]. Available from:
Information on this page was last updated on 22 Feb 2019
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