What does LTRA mean in PRESCRIPTION

Leukotriene antagonists bind to leukotriene receptors, preventing them from being activated by the chemical messages they receive. This action helps reduce airway inflammation, thereby relieving symptoms associated with asthma and other respiratory conditions.

The two most common types of leukotriene receptor antagonists are zafirlukast (Accolate) and montelukast (Singulair). Other brands include Accimetry, ZyfloCR and Daliresp.

Common conditions treated with leukotriene receptor antagonists include chronic asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever), allergic conjunctivitis and eosinophilic esophagitis. These medications may also be used off-label for treating non-allergic asthma or to reduce exercise-induced bronchospasm in adults and children aged 12 years or older.

Patients who are pregnant or nursing should consult their healthcare provider before taking any kind of medication, including leukotriene receptor antagonists. Leukostrienes may also interact with certain other medications; therefore, it is important to let your doctor know about all medicines you are taking before starting on any new one. Additionally, patients with severe hepatic impairment should not take these medications as they may experience adverse reactions due to increased concentrations in blood plasma.

Yes, like all medications there are some potential side effects associated with taking leukotrienes which include headache, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea/constipation and skin rash/itching/dermatitis. If you experience any of these symptoms or any other unusual side effects you should contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Your doctor will provide you with exact instructions for how much medication to take and when to take it - this information may vary depending on your condition being treated as well as individual factors such as age and weight. Generally speaking however leuoktriene drugs are usually taken orally once daily either with or without food; follow your doctor's recommendations closely for best results.

If you suffer from allergies but do not want to use leuoktriene receptors then there are some alternative treatments available such as antihistamines or corticosteroids which can be taken orally or nasal sprays that can be used locally at the site of the allergic reaction; immunotherapy injections are also an option if more long term relief is needed from allergy symptoms. It is important though that whatever form of treatment you choose it should always be discussed first with your healthcare provider in order to determine what option would best suit your medical needs.