Which of the following are considered nonsteroidal antiasthma drugs? 1. Cromolyn-like agents 2. Leukotriene modifiers 3. Anti-IgE agents 4. Anti-IgA agents
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 2, 3, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: B
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents include the cromolyn-like agents (cromolyn sodium); the antileukotrienes, also termed leukotriene modifiers (zafirlukast, zileuton, and montelukast); and a new class, monoclonal antibodies or anti-IgE agents (omalizumab).
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