Leukotriene receptor antagonist therapy

Authors
Dempsey, OJ
Citation
Oj. Dempsey, Leukotriene receptor antagonist therapy, POSTG MED J, 76(902), 2000, pp. 767-773
Citations number
59
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00325473 → ACNP
Volume
76
Issue
902
Year of publication
2000
Pages
767 - 773
Database
ISI
SICI code
0032-5473(200012)76:902<767:LRAT>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRA) are a new class of drugs for asthma treatment, available in tablet form. Their unique mechanism of action resu lts in a combination of both bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory effects. While their optimal place in asthma management is still under review, LTRA represent an important advance in asthma pharmacotherapy.