zileuton

FDA Drug Profile — Zileuton, ZYFLO

Drug Details

Generic Name
zileuton
Brand Names
Zileuton, ZYFLO
Application Number
ANDA212670
Sponsor
Strides Pharma Science Limited
NDC Codes
3
Dosage Forms
TABLET, MULTILAYER, EXTENDED RELEASE, TABLET
Routes
ORAL
Active Ingredients
ZILEUTON

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Zileuton extended-release tablets are 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 tablet can be continued during acute exacerbations of asthma. Zileuton extended-release tablets are 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 tablet to treat an acute asthma attack. ( 1 )