Zafirlukast uses and side effect

Indication

Allergic rhinitis, Prophylaxis of asthma.

Contra Indication

Hypersensitivity, hepatic impairment, cirrhosis, acute asthmatic attacks. Lactation.

Caution

Elderly, pregnancy, moderate or severe renal impairment. Discontinue if patient develops systemic eosinophilia, eosinophilic pneumonia, or clinical features consistent with Churg-Strauss syndrome. Patients to watch out for signs of hepatic dysfunction.

Side Effect

Hyperbilirubinemia, Symptomatic hepatitis, Neuropathy, Cardiac complication, Dizziness, Headache, Fever, Myalgia, Pain, GI disturbance, Respiratory tract infections.

Reference - Respiratory System

Anti Allergic
Anti Asthmatic
Anti Cholinergic
Antitussives,Expectorants & Mucolytic
Bronchodilators
Cough and Colds
Decongestants
Inhalers
Leukotriene Antagonist
Stretch Receptor

Medicines containing Zafirlukast

Zuvair 10 mg

Tablet

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited

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Zuvair 20 mg

Tablet

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited

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