Zafirlukast (Accolate) for Asthma Management

Zafirlukast, marketed under the brand name Accolate, is a medication used in the management and prevention of chronic asthma. It functions as a leukotriene receptor antagonist, reducing inflammation and constriction in the airways.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Available by prescription in pharmacies
Applicable for
Asthma | Chronic Asthma Management
Active Ingredient
Zafirlukast
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Zafirlukast (Accolate) FAQ


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What is Accolate® (zafirlukast)?

Accolate® (zafirlukast) is a synthetic, selective peptide leukotriene antagonist (LTRA). It is indicated to prevent asthma attacks by blocking the action of certain natural substances that cause swelling and tightening in the airways. 1-3 Accolate comes in tablet form. It is part of a preventive and chronic treatment regimen for bronchial asthma.

Does zafirlukast (Accolate) treat asthma?

Zafirlukast (Accolate) works to control your asthma over time; it doesn't help treat asthma attacks. Take zafirlukast (Accolate) every day even if you don't have any asthma symptoms. This medication works to improve your overall lung function in the long run.

What is zafirlukast used for?

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on May 31, 2023. Written by Cerner Multum. What is zafirlukast? Zafirlukast is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor that is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children as young as 5 years old. Zafirlukast may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the side effects of zafirlukast?

Zafirlukast is an orally administered leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) used for the chronic treatment of asthma. While zafirlukast is generally well tolerated, headache and stomach upset often occur. Some rare side effects can occur, which can be life-threatening, such as liver failure.

Zafirlukast (Accolate) References

If you want to know more about Zafirlukast (Accolate), consider exploring links below:

What Is Zafirlukast (Accolate)

  1. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/zafirlukast.html
  2. https://asthma.net/accolate-zafirlukast
  3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zafirlukast
  4. https://www.medicinenet.com/zafirlukast/article.htm
  5. https://www.rxlist.com/accolate-drug.htm
  6. https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/allergy-asthma/a6133/accolate-zafirlukast/
  7. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a697007.html
  8. https://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/zafirlukast
  9. https://www.goodrx.com/zafirlukast/what-is
  10. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/18731-zafirlukast-tablets

Zafirlukast (Accolate) Information

  1. https://patient.info/medicine/zafirlukast-for-asthma-accolate
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/020547s027lbl.pdf
  3. https://reference.medscape.com/drug/accolate-zafirlukast-343449
  4. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d31ecca3-23ff-470e-8c91-1bea8a537b3c
  5. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00549

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