ZILEUTON (Zileuton) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

ZILEUTON

What is the Trade Name for ZILEUTON?

Zileuton

What are the Indications for ZILEUTON?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Zileuton Extended-Release Tablets is indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Zileuton Extended-Release Tablets are not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks. Therapy with Zileuton Extended-Release Tablets can be continued during acute exacerbations of asthma. Zileuton Extended-Release Tablets is a leukotriene synthesis inhibitor indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and children 12 years of age and older. ( 1 ) Do not use Zileuton Extended-Release Tablets to treat an acute asthma attack. ( 1 )

 

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