Fame and Mortality: Evidence from a Retrospective Analysis of Singers
November 26, 2025
Brand Name :
Zyflo, Zyflo CR
Synonyms :
zileuton
Class :
Anti-Asthmatic and 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Tablet, oral:
600 mg
Tablet extended release (12hr), oral:
600 mg
for immediate release:
600
mg
Orally 
4 times a day
1200 mg twice a day for extended release
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Tablet, oral:
600 mg
Tablet extended release (12hr), oral:
600 mg
Note: follow the same instructions as given in adult for children >12 years
refer to adult dose
when ivacaftor is used with other medications, the serum levels of zileuton may rise
May reduce the therapeutic efficacy of Fc Receptor-binding agents
may decrease the rate of absorption
may decrease the rate of absorption
may decrease the rate of absorption
may decrease the rate of absorption
when ivacaftor is used with other medications, the serum levels of zileuton may rise
Frequency defined:
>10%
Headache
Dizziness
Sinusitis
GI disturbance
Myalgia
UTI
vainitis
leucopenia
Jaundise
urticaria
<1%
Anaphylaxis
Pregnancy consideration: only preferred if conventional therapies do not work to treat asthma in pregnancy.
Lactation: Zileuton excretion in breast milk is not known.
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Pregnancy category:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: Zileuton
Pronounced: ZE-LE-U-TON
Why do we use zileuton?
Zileuton is used to treat asthma.