title: Leukotriene receptor antagonist therapy.
abstract: Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRA) are a new class of drugs for asthma treatment, available in tablet form. Their unique mechanism of action results 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.
authors.affiliation: Asthma and Allergy Research Group, Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 9SY, UK.
authors.forename: O J
authors.initials: OJ
authors.lastname: Dempsey
mesh_terms: D000085:Acetates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001250:Asthma, Exercise-Induced / Q000188:drug therapy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003521:Cyclopropanes; D006801:Humans; D007211:Indoles; D020024:Leukotriene Antagonists; D048448:Phenylcarbamates; D011804:Quinolines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013440:Sulfides; D013449:Sulfonamides; D014105:Tosyl Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000085:Acetates; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents; D003521:Cyclopropanes; D007211:Indoles; D020024:Leukotriene Antagonists; D048448:Phenylcarbamates; D011804:Quinolines; D013440:Sulfides; D013449:Sulfonamides; D014105:Tosyl Compounds; C093875:montelukast; C062735:zafirlukast