Cross roads between Pulmonology and Psychiatry
Journal Title: Telangana Journal of Psychiatry - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Leukotriene receptor antagonists (Montelukast) has been used for many years in the treatment of asthma in both acute and chronic stages. It is considered safe and is widely used in pediatric age group as well as adults. However, the use of montelukast could produce symptoms mimicking a psychiatric disorder.
Authors and Affiliations
M. Ajit, K. Lokesh Kumar Kumar, Sandeep Krishnamurthy. K
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