Best Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist for asthma
Top-rated pick: Montelukast Sodium — pharmaranks score 72/100, the highest of the 2 Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist drugs used for asthma, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for asthma or the full Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 2 leukotriene receptor antagonist drugs we rate for asthma, 1 is available as lower-cost generics, and most are powder. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for asthma; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
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Top leukotriene receptor antagonist for asthma: 1. Montelukast Sodium · 2. Accolate
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Powder | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Generic | $19 | View → |
Full ranking · 2 drugs
montelukast sodium
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Montelukast Sodium is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used to treat Asthma, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis.
Price varies
accolate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Accolate (Zafirlukast) is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used to treat Asthma.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$15.79/30· 2 formsFrequently asked
- What is the best leukotriene receptor antagonist for asthma?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — montelukast sodium ranks highest among Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist drugs used for asthma. Always consult a professional.
- Which leukotriene receptor antagonist drugs treat asthma?
- pharmaranks lists 2 Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist products used for asthma, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.