What is montelukast sodium?
Montelukast sodium is the generic name for a drug manufactured by Merck and sold in the U.S. under the brand name Singulair. It’s prescribed to treat seasonal allergies, control chronic asthma and reduce the number of asthma attacks a person has.IdentificationMontelukast is part of a class of drugs known as leukotriene receptor antagonists that keep the body from reacting to triggers that cause allergies and asthma symptoms.EffectsAccording to Medline Plus, montelukast helps keep the airways open in people with asthma so they don’t develop chest tightness, trouble breathing (especially during exercise), wheezing and coughing. It also reduces sneezing, runny nose and stuffiness in people with seasonal allergies.AdministrationMontelukast comes in chewable tablets, oral tablets to be swallowed, and granules to be taken orally once a day. According to Medline Plus, people with asthma should take montelukast at least 2 hours before exercise if they’re using it to open their airways during e
