Zafirlukast (Systemic)

Brand Names : Accolate

Category

• Antiasthmatic, leukotriene receptor antagonist

Description

Zafirlukast (za-FIR-loo-kast) is used by patients with mild-to-moderate asthma to decrease the symptoms of asthma and the number of acute asthma attacks. However, this medicine should not be used to relieve an asthma attack that has already started.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Oral
• Tablets (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Accolate

† Not commercially available in Canada.