Drug spotlight- Zafirlukast

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ZAFIRLIKAST 

cyclopentyl 3-{2-methoxy-4-[(o-tolylsulfonyl)carbamoyl]benzyl}-1-methyl-1H-indol-5-ylcarbamate107753-78-6

Matassa, V.G. et al, J. Med. Chem., v. 33, 1781 (1990);

U. S. Patent No. 4,859,692;

U. S. Patent No. 5,993,859;

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/020547s031lbl.pdf

Zafirlukast is an oral leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) for the maintenance treatment of asthma, often used in conjunction with an inhaled steroid and/or long-acting bronchodilator. It is available as a tablet and is usually dosed twice daily. Another leukotriene receptor antagonist is montelukast (Singulair), taken once daily. Zileuton (Zyflo), also used in the treatment of asthma via its inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase, is taken four times per day.

Zafirlukast blocks the action of the cysteinyl leukotrienes on the CysLT1 receptors, thus reducing constriction of the airways, build-up of mucus in the lungs andinflammation of the breathing passages.

Zafirlukast is marketed by Astra Zeneca with the brand names Accolate, Accoleit, and Vanticon. It was the…

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