AIM | Medications

Medications

Medication Type	Long Term Control
Brand Names	Accolate®
Generic Names	Zafirlukast
Description	Stops the actions of substances that cause airways to squeeze, narrowing the airways, as well as other factors that contribute to asthma
Dosage	Adults and children more than 12 years old take 20mg twice a day. Children 5 to 11 years old take 10 mg twice daily. Available in 10 mg and 20 mg tablets.
Precautions	Doses of zafirlukast should be decreased if there is liver impairment or if the patient is greater than 65 years old. Concomitant warfarin therapy.
Side Effects	Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, gastritis, elevations in liver enzymes, and infection.
Proper Use	Take on empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after meals.
Common Interactions	Aspirin, erythromycin, theophylline, warfarin
Proper Storage	Store at room temperature. Protect from light and moisture. Dispense in the original airtight container.