Zofirlucast

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Zafirlukast (Accolate®) is a medication that can be prescribed to adults and children as young as five years old to prevent asthma attacks. It belongs to a class of drugs called leukotriene modifiers, and it works by blocking leukotriene receptors, which helps reduce asthma symptoms. Zafirlukast comes in 10-mg and 20-mg tablets. Potential side effects of the medication include infections, diarrhea, and nausea.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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