Nonsteroidal Antiasthma Agents Chapter 12 RES219 Pharmacology
Three groups Cromolyn-like agents Antileukotrienes Monoclonal antibody
Cromolyn-like agents AKA mast cell stabilizers Prevents rupture of the mast cells Cromolyn Sodium
Antileukotriene Agents Terms: arachidonic acid leukotrienes zileuton (Zyflo) zafirlukast (Accolate) montelukast (Singulair) Blocks production or action of leukotrienes
Monoclonal Antibodies Omalizumab (Xolair) Blocks IgE from binding to the IgE receptor on the surface of mast cell
Antihistamines Histamine stored in tissue mast cell Examples: Claritin Zyrtec Benadryl Allegra