Montelukast (Singulair - Merck) is an oral cysteinyl leukotriene D4 receptor antagonist originally marketed for treatment of asthma. It was approved by the FDA in 2003 for treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis and recently for use in perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and children ≥ 6 months old. Intranasal corticosteroids have generally been considered the most effective drugs available for prevention and treatment of allergic rhinitis....
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Title: Montelukast (Singulair) for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Publication: The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Issue #: 1220
Article Code: 1220b
Date: October 24, 2005
Volume: 47
Pages: 87-84