Journal of Lung Diseases & Treatment

Department of Pediatrics, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, AL Faisal University, P.O. Box 7897, Riyadh 11159, Saudi Arabia

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• Mini Review   
  Montelukast Suspected Adverse Reaction in Children
  Author(s): Sumayyah AlKhater*
  
  Leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) montelukast is frequently used for breathing difficulties associated with sleep, allergic rhinitis, and asthma. Recent investigations have documented a number of negative outcomes in kids, including neuropsychiatric problems and sleep difficulties. Objective: To learn more about the safety profile of montelukast for kids with allergies, hay fever, and breathing problems related to sleep. Method and findings: Over a two-year period, we retrospectively examined all adverse medication reactions to montelukast among 385 kids aged 6 months and older in six tertiary centres. 89.6% of patients had asthma, 50% had allergic rhinitis, and 13.6% had breathing problems linked to sleep. Singulair was the most widely used form of montelukast, accounting for 67.9% of all prescriptions. According to this study, there were 123 individuals .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2472-1018.2022.8.162

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