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Zileuton Brand names, Zileuton Analogs

Zileuton Brand Names Mixture

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Zileuton Chemical_Formula

C11H12N2O2S

Zileuton RX_link

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/zileuton.htm

Zileuton fda sheet

Zileuton msds (material safety sheet)

Zileuton MSDS

Zileuton Synthesis Reference

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Zileuton Molecular Weight

236.291 g/mol

Zileuton Melting Point

144.2-145.2 oC

Zileuton H2O Solubility

Practically insoluble (0.5 mg/ml)

Zileuton State

Solid

Zileuton LogP

1.437

Zileuton Dosage Forms

Tablet (600mg)

Zileuton Indication

For the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and children 12 years of age and older.

Zileuton Pharmacology

Zileuton is an asthma drug. It blocks leukotriene synthesis by inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase, an enzyme of the eicosanoid synthesis pathway. Sulfido-peptide leukotrienes (LTC4, LTD4, LTE4, also known as the slow-releasing substances of anaphylaxis) and LTB4, a chemoattractant for neutrophils and eosinophils, can be measured in a number of biological fluids including bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) from asthmatic patients. In humans, pretreatment with zileuton attenuated bronchoconstriction caused by cold air challenge in patients with asthma.

Zileuton Absorption

Rapidly and almost completely absorbed. The absolute bioavailability is unknown.

Zileuton side effects and Toxicity

The oral minimum lethal doses in mice and rats were 500-4000 and 300-1000 mg/kg in various preparations, respectively (providing greater than 3 and 9 times the systemic exposure [AUC] achieved at the maximum recommended human daily oral dose, respectively).

Zileuton Patient Information

Patients should be told that:

  • ZYFLO is indicated for the chronic treatment of asthma and should be taken regularly as prescribed, even during symptom-free periods.
  • ZYFLO is not a bronchodilator and should not be used to treat acute episodes of asthma.
  • When taking ZYFLO, they should not decrease the dose or stop taking any other antiasthma medications unless instructed by a physician.
  • While using ZYFLO, medical attention should be sought if short-acting bronchodilators are needed more often than usual, or if more than the maximum number of inhalations of short-acting bronchodilator treatment prescribed for a 24-hour period are needed.
  • The most serious side effect of ZYFLO is elevation of liver enzyme tests and that, while taking ZYFLO, they must return for liver enzyme test monitoring on a regular basis. If they experience signs and/or symptoms of liver dysfunction (e.g., right upper quadrant pain, nausea, fatigue, lethargy, pruritus, jaundice, or "flu-like" symptoms), they should contact their physician immediately.
  • ZYFLO can interact with other drugs and that, while taking ZYFLO, they should consult their doctor before starting or stopping any prescription or non-prescription medicines.

A patient leaflet is included with the tablets.

Zileuton Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals