Accolate and Maxidex

• Generic Name: zafirlukast
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated
• Other Brand Names: Accolate

Accolate is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). These chemicals cause swelling in your lungs and tightening of the muscles around your airways, which can result in asthma symptoms.

Accolate is used for chronic treatment of asthma, and to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children as young as 5 years old.

Do not give Accolate to a child younger than 5 years without a doctor's advice.

Accolate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: dexamethasone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic suspension
• Other Brand Names: Maxidex, Dextenza, Dexycu, Ozurdex

Dexamethasone eye drops are used to treat inflammation of the eyes caused by allergies and certain conditions, including damage caused by chemical and thermal burns.

Dexamethasone is a steroid medicine that is used to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling caused by eye infections and other conditions.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.