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Drug Called Zyflo
Pronounced: (zye-LOO-ton)
Uses
This medication is used to control long-term (chronic) asthma and help decrease the number of asthma attacks. Controlling asthma can decrease time lost from work or school. This drug improves asthma symptoms by blocking substances in the body called leukotrienes. It will not treat a sudden asthma attack.
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Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using zileuton and each time you get a...
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Zyflo CR Oral Dosage and Storage
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: ZILEUTON EXTENDED-RELEASE - ORAL Pronounced: (zye-LOO-ton) Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison... Read more »
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