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Postgrad Med J 2000;76:767-773 doi:10.1136/pmj.76.902.767
  • Review

Leukotriene receptor antagonist therapy

  1. O J Dempsey
  1. Asthma and Allergy Research Group, Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee DD1 9SY, UK
  1. Dr Dempseydempseyowen{at}hotmail.com
  • Received 6 March 2000
  • Accepted 19 April 2000

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.

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