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Montelukast Dicyclohexylamine

Alias: Montelukast dicyclohexylamine; Montelukast Dicyclohexylamine Salt; 577953-88-9; Montelukast (dicyclohexylamine); Montelukast dicyclohexylamine; 2-[1-[[(1R)-1-[3-[(E)-2-(7-chloroquinolin-2-yl)ethenyl]phenyl]-3-[2-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl]propyl]sulfanylmethyl]cyclopropyl]acetic acid;N-cyclohexylcyclohexanamine; Montelukast DCHA; Montelukastdicyclohexylamine; SCHEMBL919528; MK0476 dicyclohexylamine
Cat No.:V41728 Purity: ≥98%
Montelukast (MK0476) dicyclohexylamine is a potent, selective and orally bioactive cysteine leukotriene receptor 1 (CysLT1) antagonist.
Montelukast Dicyclohexylamine
Montelukast Dicyclohexylamine Chemical Structure CAS No.: 577953-88-9
Product category: Leukotriene Receptor
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Other Forms of Montelukast Dicyclohexylamine:

  • MONTELUKAST SODIUM (MK0476)
  • Montelukast (MK476; Singulair)
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Product Description
Montelukast (MK0476) dicyclohexylamine is a potent, selective and orally bioactive cysteine leukotriene receptor 1 (CysLT1) antagonist. Montelukast dicyclohexylamine is being studied to prevent asthma and liver damage. Montelukast dicyclohexylamine also has antioxidant effects in intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury and may also reduce cardiac damage. Montelukast dicyclohexylamine reduces eosinophil infiltration into asthmatic airways. Montelukast dicyclohexylamine may also be used in COVID-19 research.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
CysLT1 (cysteinyl leukotriene receptor 1)
ln Vitro
Montelukast (5 μM; 1 h) prevents cell damage caused by APAP (acetaminophen) (HY-66005)[1].
Montelukast (0.01-10 μM; 30 min) attenuates the plasmin-plasminogen system activation and reduces the 5-oxo-ETE-induced cell migration[3].
Montelukast (10 μM; 18 h) modifies MMP-9 activation[3].
ln Vivo
Montelukast (3 mg/kg; oral gavage) shields mice's livers from APAP-induced hepatotoxicity[1].
Montelukast (1 mg/kg; miniosmotic pump administration) inhibits the effects of cysteinyl leukotrienes (LT) C4, D4, and E4, which are mediated by the CysLT1 receptor, and lessens the alterations in airway remodeling seen in mice given OVA[2].
Montelukast (1 mg/kg; miniosmotic pump administration) lowers the elevated levels of IL-4 and IL-13 in the BAL fluid of mice treated with OVA[2].
Enzyme Assay
Montelukast and MK-0591 decreased eosinophil migration promoted by 5-oxo-ETE, whereas LTD(4) failed to induce eosinophil migration. However, LTD(4) significantly boosted the migration rate obtained with a suboptimal concentration of 5-oxo-ETE and partially reversed the inhibition obtained with MK-0591. Montelukast significantly reduced the maximal rate of activation of plasminogen into plasmin by eosinophils obtained with 5-oxo-ETE. 5-Oxo-ETE increased the number of eosinophils expressing urokinase plasminogen activator receptor and stimulated secretion of MMP-9. Montelukast, but neither MK-0591 nor LTD(4), reduced the expression of urokinase plasminogen activator receptor and the secretion of MMP-9 and increased total cellular activity of urokinase plasminogen activator and the expression of plasminogen activator inhibitor 2 mRNA [3].
Cell Assay
Cell Line: Eosinophils Concentration: 0.01-10 μM Incubation Time: 30 min Result: Diminished the 5-oxo-ETE–induced cell migration.
Animal Protocol
C57BL/6J mice (8-week-old; 22-25 g) are induced acute hepatic injury
3 mg/kg
Oral gavage 1 h after saline or APAP administration
ADME/Pharmacokinetics
Absorption, Distribution and Excretion
Absorption
It has been observed that montelukast is quickly absorbed following administration by the oral route. The oral bioavailability documented for the drug is 64%. Furthermore, it seems that having a regular meal in the morning or even a high fat snack in the evening does not affect the absorption of montelukast.

Route of Elimination
It has been reported that montelukast and its metabolites are almost exclusively excreted in the bile and into the feces.

Volume of Distribution
The steady-state volume of distribution recorded for montelukast is an average between 8 to 11 litres.

Clearance
The plasma clearance documented for montelukast is an average of 45 mL/min when observed in healthy adults.

Montelukast is rapidly absorbed from the GI tract, and peak plasma concentrations are attained within 3-4, 2-2.5, or 2 hours following oral administration in the fasted state of a single 10-mg film-coated (in adults), 5-mg chewable (in adults), or 4-mg chewable (in children 2-5 years of age) tablet, respectively. ... Ingestion of a high-fat meal in the morning with the 4-mg oral granules formulation had no effect on the AUC of montelukast; however, the time to peak plasma concentrations was prolonged from 2.3 hours to 6.4 hours and peak plasma concentrations were reduced by 35%.

Absorption /of montelukast is/ rapid. For the 10-mg tablets: mean oral bioavailability is 64%. Bioavailability is not affected by a standard meal in the morning. For the 5-mg chewable tablet: mean oral bioavailability is 73% in the fasted state versus 63% when administered with a standard meal in the morning.

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Following oral administration of montelukast 10 mg daily for 7 days in fasting young adults, peak plasma concentrations averaged 541 ng/mL on day 1 and 602.8 ng/mL on day 7. Trough concentrations on days 3-7 were essentially constant and ranged from 18-24 ng/mL. In this study, values for area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) at steady-state were about 14-15% higher than those achieved with a single dose, and were reached within 2 days.

The pharmacokinetics of montelukast are nearly linear at doses of up to 50 mg.

For more Absorption, Distribution and Excretion (Complete) data for MONTELUKAST (15 total), please visit the HSDB record page.


Metabolism / Metabolites
It has been determined that montelukast is highly metabolized and typically so by the cytochrome P450 3A4, 2C8, and 2C9 isoenzymes. In particular, it seems that the CYP2C8 enzymes play a significant role in the metabolism of the drug. Nevertheless, at therapeutic doses, the plasma concentrations of montelukast metabolites are undetectable at steady state in adults and pediatric patients.

Biotransformation /is/ hepatic and extensive involving cytochrome P450 3A4 and 2C9

The metabolic fate of montelukast has not been fully determined, but the drug is extensively metabolized in the GI tract and/or liver and excreted in bile. Several metabolic pathways have been identified including acyl glucuronidation, and oxidation catalyzed by several cytochrome P-450 (CYP) isoenzymes. In vitro studies indicate that the microsomal P-450 isoenzyme CYP3A4 is the major enzyme involved in formation of the 21-hydroxy metabolite (M5) and a sulfoxide metabolite (M2), and CYP2C9 is the major isoenzyme involved in the formation of the 36-hydroxy metabolite (M6). Other identified metabolites include an acyl glucuronide (M1) and a 25-hydroxy (a phenol, M3) analog.

Following oral administration of 54.8 mg of radiolabeled montelukast, metabolites of the drug represented less than 2% of circulating radioactivity. Montelukast metabolites that have been identified in plasma in radiolabeled studies include the 21-hydroxy (diastereomers of a benzylic acid, M5a and M5b) and the 36-hydroxy (diastereomers of a methyl alcohol, M6a and M6b) metabolites. Following oral administration of therapeutic doses of montelukast, plasma concentrations of metabolites at steady-state in adults and children were below the level of detection.

Montelukast has known human metabolites that include 21-Hydroxymontelukast, 21(S)-Hydroxy Montelukast, Montelukast 1, 2-Diol, and montelukast sulfoxide.
Biological Half-Life
Studies have demonstrated that the mean plasma half-life of montelukast varies from 2.7 to 5.5 hours when observed in healthy young adults.

The mean plasma elimination half-life of montelukast in adults 19-48 years of age is 2.7-5.5 hours, and plasma clearance averages 45 mL/minute. A plasma elimination half-life of 3.4-4.2 hours has been reported in children 6-14 years of age. Limited data indicate that the plasma elimination half-life of montelukast is prolonged slightly in geriatric adults and in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment, although dosage adjustment is not required. A plasma elimination half-life of 6.6 or 7.4 hours has been reported in geriatric adults 65-73 years of age or patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment, respectively.

Toxicity/Toxicokinetics
Hepatotoxicity
In clinical trials, mild elevations in serum aminotransferase levels were found in 1% to 2% of patients taking montelukast chronically, but similar rates are reported in matched placebo recipients. The ALT abnormalities were usually mild, asymptomatic and self limited. Clinically apparent liver injury from montelukast is rare; but more than a dozen cases reported in the literature. In these cases, the latency to onset of injury was highly variable, ranging from a few days to several years. Patients presented with anorexia, nausea, right upper quadrant pain, dark urine, and jaundice. The pattern of enzyme elevation was usually mixed, but both hepatocellular or cholestatic patterns have been reported. Allergic features and autoantibody formation were rare. Eosinophilia was often reported, but this may have been due to the underlying allergic condition rather than the liver injury. The injury usually resolved within 1 to 4 months of stopping the drug.
Likelihood score: B (rare but likely cause of clinically apparent liver injury).
Effects During Pregnancy and Lactation
◉ Summary of Use during Lactation
Very low levels of montelukast appear in breastmilk. Montelukast is approved for use in children as young as 6 months of age and has been used in neonates in dosages far greater than the amounts in breastmilk. Amounts ingested by the infant would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. International guidelines consider that leukotriene receptor antagonists can be used during breastfeeding.

◉ Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

◉ Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
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◈ What is montelukast?
Montelukast is medication used to treat asthma and allergies. Montelukast works by blocking a group of chemicals in the body called leukotrienes. Leukotrienes cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways, which can make it hard to breathe. Montelukast is used to help control allergy symptoms and to lower the chance of having an asthma attack. It is not used to stop an asthma attack. Montelukast is sold under the brand name Singulair®.Sometimes when people find out they are pregnant, they think about changing how they take their medication, or stopping their medication altogether. However, it is important to talk with your healthcare providers before making any changes to how you take this medication. Your healthcare providers can talk with you about the benefits of treating your condition and the risks of untreated illness during pregnancy.It is important to think about the benefits of controlling asthma symptoms during pregnancy. Untreated asthma increases the chance for complications for the person who is pregnant as well as the baby. For more information, please see the MotherToBaby fact sheet on asthma at https://mothertobaby.org/fact-sheets/asthma-and-pregnancy/.

◈ I take montelukast. Can it make it harder for me to get pregnant?
Studies have not been done in humans to see if montelukast can make it harder to get pregnant. Animal studies showed no effect on fertility.

◈ Does taking montelukast increase the chance for miscarriage?
Miscarriage can occur in any pregnancy. Based on the studies reviewed, it is not known if montelukast increases the chance for miscarriage. One study did not show an increase in the rate of miscarriage with use of montelukast during pregnancy.

◈ Does taking montelukast increase the chance of birth defects?
Every pregnancy starts out with a 3-5% chance of having a birth defect. This is called the background risk.The manufacturer of montelukast reported a possible link between the use of montelukast during pregnancy and limb defects (problems with fingers, toes, arms or legs). However, only 6 cases of limb defects were reported. The types of limb defects in the report were different from one another, which suggest they do not have a common cause (such as an exposure to a particular medication). Also, these children were exposed to other medications during pregnancy. The label for montelukast notes that the reports did not prove that use of montelukast in pregnancy caused the reported limb defects.Medical record reviews of thousands of pregnancies reportedly exposed to montelukast did not find an increased chance of limb defects or other birth defects. Other studies looking at a combined total of over 200 pregnancies exposed to montelukast have not suggested an increased chance for birth defects. In summary, based on the studies reviewed, the use of montelukast during pregnancy is not expected to increase the chance of birth defects above the background risk.

◈ Does taking montelukast in pregnancy increase the chance of other pregnancy-related problems?
A few studies have reported a chance for some pregnancy complications when montelukast was used during pregnancy, such as: lower birth weight, preterm delivery (delivery before 37 weeks of pregnancy), and preeclampsia (a disorder that can cause high blood pressure and protein in the urine in the person who is pregnant). However, these could also be the due to more severe or poorly controlled asthma and not the montelukast itself. The people in these studies who needed montelukast often had severe asthma and sometimes needed more than one medication. It is not clear if the reported complications are due to montelukast, more severe or poorly controlled asthma, or other factors. One study did not notice a difference in birth weight of babies exposed to montelukast when compared to babies exposed to other asthma treatments.

◈ Does taking montelukast in pregnancy affect future behavior or learning for the child?
Studies have not been done to see if montelukast can cause behavior or learning issues for the child.

◈ Breastfeeding while taking montelukast:
Montelukast gets into breastmilk in small amounts. One study found that nursing infants would likely receive less of the medication in breastmilk than the dose used to treat an infant directly. Usually, no special precautions are required when using montelukast while breastfeeding. Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about all of your breastfeeding questions.

◈ If a male takes montelukast, could it affect fertility (ability to get partner pregnant) or increase the chance of birth defects?
Studies have not been done to see if montelukast could affect human fertility or increase the chance of birth defects. Animal studies showed no effects on fertility. In general, exposures that fathers or sperm donors have are unlikely to increase the risks to a pregnancy. For more information, please see the MotherToBaby fact sheet on Paternal Exposures at https://mothertobaby.org/fact-sheets/paternal-exposures-pregnancy/.


Interactions
Concurrent use /of phenobarbital/ results in significant decreases (approximately 40%) in the area under the curve [AUC] for montelukast, of induction of hepatic metabolism... Thomson/Micromedex. Drug Information for the Health Care Professional. Volume 1, Greenwood Village, CO. 2007., p. 2030

... This study was designed to evaluate whether montelukast at clinically used dosage levels would interfere with the anticoagulant effect of warfarin. In a two-period, double-blind, randomized crossover study, 12 healthy male subjects received a single oral dose of 30 mg warfarin on the 7th day of a 12-day treatment with montelukast, 10 mg daily by mouth, or a placebo. Montelukast had no significant effect on the area under the plasma concentration-time curves and peak plasma concentrations of either R- or S-warfarin. However, slight but statistically significant decreases in time to peak concentration of both warfarin enantiomers and in elimination half-life of the less potent R-warfarin were observed in the presence of montelukast. These changes were not considered as clinically relevant. Montelukast had no significant effect on the anticoagulant effect of warfarin, as assessed by the international normalized ratio (INR) for prothrombin time (AUC0-144 and INR maximum). The results of this study suggest that a clinically important interaction between these drugs is unlikely to occur in patients requiring concomitant administration of both drugs.
Protein Binding
It has been determined that the protein binding of montelukast to plasma proteins exceeds 99%.

References

[1]. Montelukast Prevents Mice Against Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Injury. Front Pharmacol. 2019 Sep 18; 10:1070.

[2]. A role for cysteinyl leukotrienes in airway remodeling in a mouse asthma model. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2002 Jan 1; 165(1): 108-16.

[3]. Montelukast regulates eosinophil protease activity through a leukotriene-independent mechanism. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2006;118(1):113-119.

[4]. Montelukast in hospitalized patients diagnosed with COVID-19. J Asthma. 2022 Apr;59(4):780-786.

Additional Infomation
Montelukast is a member of quinolines, a monocarboxylic acid and an aliphatic sulfide. It has a role as a leukotriene antagonist, an anti-asthmatic drug and an anti-arrhythmia drug. It is a conjugate acid of a montelukast(1-).
Montelukast was first approved for clinical use by the US FDA in 1998 as Merck's brand name Singulair. The medication is a member of the leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) category of drugs. Although capable of demonstrating effectiveness, the use of such LTRAs like montelukast is typically in addition to or complementary with the use of inhaled corticosteroids or other agents in asthma step therapy. Regardless, in 2008-2009, there were FDA-led investigations into the possibility of montelukast to elicit neuropsychiatric effects like agitation, hallucinations, suicidal behaviour, and others in individuals who used the medication. And although these kinds of effects are currently included in the official prescribing information for montelukast, the drug still sees extensive use worldwide via millions of prescriptions annually and has since become available as a generic and as a brand name product.

Montelukast is a Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist. The mechanism of action of montelukast is as a Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist.
Montelukast is an orally available leukotriene receptor antagonist which is widely used for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma and has been linked to rare cases of clinically apparent liver injury.

Montelukast is a selective cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonist with anti-inflammatory and bronchodilating activities. Upon administration, montelukast selectively and competitively blocks the cysteinyl leukotriene 1 (CysLT1) receptor, preventing binding of the inflammatory mediator leukotriene D4 (LTD4). Inhibition of LTD4 activity results in inhibition of leukotriene-mediated inflammatory events including migration of eosinophils and neutrophils, adhesion of leukocytes to vascular endothelium, monocyte and neutrophil aggregation, increased airway edema, increased capillary permeability, and bronchoconstriction. The CysLT1 receptor is found in a number of tissues including spleen, lung, placenta, small intestine, and nasal mucosa, and in a variety of cell types including monocyte/macrophages, mast cells, eosinophils, CD34-positive hemopoietic progenitor cells, neutrophils and endothelial cells.
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Drug Indication
Montelukast is indicated for: (a) the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients who are 12 months of age and older, although other regional health authorities specifically note this indication for adults and adolescents who are 15 years and older and also include indications for preventing day and night-time symptoms, and the treatment of acetylsalicylic acid-sensitive asthma; (b) the prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in patients who are 6 years of age and older, although other regional health authorities specifically note this indication for adults and adolescents who are 15 years and older; and (c) the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 2 years of age and older and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 6 months of age and older, although other regional health authorities specifically note the relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms for adults and adolescents who are 15 years and older. Furthermore, some formulations like chewable montelukast tablets may also be specifically indicated by particular regulatory bodies for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma, including the prevention of day and night-time symptoms, the treatment of acetylsalicylic acid based asthma, and the prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in adult and pediatric patients aged 2 and older, between the ages 2 and 5, or between the ages of 6 and 14 years. Moreover, when employed for such indications montelukast is considered effective as monotherapy or when combined with other medications indicated for the maintenance treatment of chronic asthma. For instance, montelukast and inhaled corticosteroids can be used concomitantly to demonstrate additive effects to control asthma or to decrease the necessary inhaled corticosteroid dose while still maintaining clinical stability. Additionally, in patients who continue to experience asthma symptoms, montelukast can also be combined with an 'as required' short-acting beta-agonist, an inhaled corticosteroid, or inhaled corticosteroid paired with a long-acting beta-agonist.


Therapeutic Uses
Anti-Asthmatic agents; Leukotriene Antagonists
Montelukast is indicated for prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients 12 months of age and older. /Included in US product label/
Drug Warnings
Headache is the most frequently reported adverse effect with montelukast, occurring in 18-19% of children 6 years of age or older, adolescents, and adults. Headache has been reported in at least 2% of children 2-8 years of age with asthma receiving montelukast and in at least 1% (and more frequently than with placebo) of adults and adolescents 15 years of age or older with asthma. Sinus headache has been reported in at least 1% of adult and adolescent patients 15 years of age or older with perennial allergic rhinitis receiving montelukast and more frequently than in those receiving placebo. Dizziness or asthenia/fatigue has occurred in about 1.8-1.9% of patients 15 years of age or older receiving the drug in clinical studies. Dream abnormalities, hallucinations, agitation including aggressive behavior, paresthesia/hypoesthesia, drowsiness, insomnia, irritability, or restlessness also has been reported; seizures have been reported very rarely.

Abdominal pain has occurred in 2.9% of patients 15 years of age or older receiving montelukast. Dyspepsia, infectious gastroenteritis, and dental pain have been reported in 2.1, 1.5, and 1.7% of patients in this age group, respectively. Diarrhea or nausea has been reported in at least 2% of children 6-14 years of age receiving montelukast. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and gastroenteritis has been reported in at least 2% of children 2-5 years of age with asthma and more frequently than in those receiving placebo. Gastroenteritis has been reported in at least 2% of children 6-8 years of age with asthma and more frequently than in those receiving placebo. Nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, pancreatitis (rarely), and diarrhea also have been reported with montelukast therapy during postmarketing experience.
Pharmacodynamics
Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that demonstrates a marked affinity and selectivity to the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor type-1 in preference to many other crucial airway receptors like the prostanoid, cholinergic, or beta-adrenergic receptors. As a consequence, the agent can elicit substantial blockage of LTD4 leukotriene-mediated bronchoconstriction with doses as low as 5 mg. Moreover, a placebo-controlled, crossover study (n=12) demonstrated that montelukast is capable of inhibiting early and late phase bronchoconstriction caused by antigen challenge by 75% and 57% respectively. In particular, it has been documented that montelukast can cause bronchodilation as soon as within 2 hours of oral administration. This action can also be additive to the bronchodilation caused by the concomitant use of a beta agonist. Nevertheless, clinical investigations performed with adults 15 years of age and older revealed that no additional clinical benefit is obtained when doses of montelukast greater than 10 mg a day are used. Additionally, in clinical trials with adults and pediatric asthmatic patients aged 6 to 14 years, it was also determined that montelukast can reduce mean peripheral blood eosinophils by about 13% to 15% from baseline in comparison to placebo during double-blind treatment periods. At the same time, in patients aged 15 years and older who were experiencing seasonal allergic rhinitis, the use of montelukast caused a median reduction of 13% in peripheral blood eosinophil counts when compared to placebo as well.
Mechanism of Action
Cysteinyl leukotrienes (CysLT) like LTC4, LTD4, and LTE4, among others, are eicosanoids released by a variety of cells like mast cells and eosinophils. When such CysLT bind to corresponding CysLT receptors like CysLT type-1 receptors located on respiratory airway smooth muscle cells, airway macrophages, and on various pro-inflammatory cells like eosinophils and some specific myeloid stem cells activities that facilitate the pathophysiology of asthma and allergic rhinitis are stimulated. In particular, CysLT-mediated airway bronchoconstriction, occluding mucous secretion, vascular permeability, and eosinophil recruitment are all types of effects that facilitate asthma. Alternatively, in allergic rhinitis, CysLTs are released by the nasal mucosa when exposed to allergens during both early and late phase reactions and participate in eliciting symptoms of allergic rhinitis like a congested nose and airway. Subsequently, montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that binds with high affinity and selectivity to the CysLT type 1 receptor, which consequently assists in inhibiting any physiological actions of CysLTs like LTC4, LTD4, and LTE4 at the receptor that may facilitate asthma or allergic rhinitis.

Montelukast inhibits bronchoconstriction due to antigen challenge. Montelukast is a selective leukotriene receptor antagonist of the cysteinyl leukotriene CysLT1 receptor. The cysteinyl leukotrienes (LTC4 , LTD4, LTE4) are products of arachidonic acid metabolism that are released from various cells, including mast cells and eosinophils. They bind to cysteinyl leukotriene receptors (CysLT) found in the human airway. Binding of cysteinyl leukotrienes to leukotriene receptors has been correlated with the pathophysiology of asthma, including airway edema, smooth muscle contraction, and altered cellular activity associated with the inflammatory process, factors that contribute to the signs and symptoms of asthma. Montelukast binding to the CysLT1, receptor is high-affinity and selective, preferring the CysLT1 receptor to other pharmacologically important airway receptors, such as the prostanoid, cholinergic, or beta-adrenergic receptor. Montelukcast inhibits physiologic actions of LTD4 at the CysLT1 receptors, without any agonist activity. Thomson/Micromedex. Drug Information for the Health Care Professional. Volume 1, Greenwood Village, CO. 2007., p. 2029

Because of the role of leukotrienes in the pathogenesis of asthma, modification of leukotriene activity may be used to reduce airway symptoms, decrease bronchial smooth muscle tone, and improve asthma control. Inhibition of leukotriene-mediated effects may be achieved by drugs that interrupt 5-lipoxygenase activity and prevent formation of leukotrienes (e.g., zileuton) or by antagonism of leukotriene activity at specific receptor sites in the airway (e.g., montelukast, zafirlukast). The antagonist activity of montelukast is selective, competitive, and reversible. Montelukast competitively inhibits the action of LTD4 at a subgroup of CysLT receptors (CysLT1) in airway smooth muscle. In vitro, montelukast possesses affinity for the CysLT1 receptor that is similar to that of LTD4. In in vitro studies, montelukast antagonized contraction of isolated animal smooth muscle produced by LTD4, but did not antagonize contraction produced by LTC4. In animal studies, montelukast antagonized contraction of airway smooth muscle produced by LTD4 or antigen.

These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C47H59CLN2O3S
Molecular Weight
767.50096
Exact Mass
766.393
CAS #
577953-88-9
Related CAS #
Montelukast sodium; 151767-02-1; Montelukast; 158966-92-8
PubChem CID
16202490
Appearance
White to off-white solid powder
Melting Point
65-67°C (lit.)
LogP
12.58
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
6
Rotatable Bond Count
14
Heavy Atom Count
54
Complexity
1010
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
1
SMILES
CC(C)(C1=CC=CC=C1CC[C@H](C2=CC=CC(=C2)/C=C/C3=NC4=C(C=CC(=C4)Cl)C=C3)SCC5(CC5)CC(=O)O)O.C1CCC(CC1)NC2CCCCC2
InChi Key
ZLOLVGQQYDQBMP-HKHDRNBDSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C35H36ClNO3S.C12H23N/c1-34(2,40)30-9-4-3-7-25(30)13-17-32(41-23-35(18-19-35)22-33(38)39)27-8-5-6-24(20-27)10-15-29-16-12-26-11-14-28(36)21-31(26)37-29;1-3-7-11(8-4-1)13-12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h3-12,14-16,20-21,32,40H,13,17-19,22-23H2,1-2H3,(H,38,39);11-13H,1-10H2/b15-10+;/t32-;/m1./s1
Chemical Name
2-[1-[[(1R)-1-[3-[(E)-2-(7-chloroquinolin-2-yl)ethenyl]phenyl]-3-[2-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl]propyl]sulfanylmethyl]cyclopropyl]acetic acid;N-cyclohexylcyclohexanamine
Synonyms
Montelukast dicyclohexylamine; Montelukast Dicyclohexylamine Salt; 577953-88-9; Montelukast (dicyclohexylamine); Montelukast dicyclohexylamine; 2-[1-[[(1R)-1-[3-[(E)-2-(7-chloroquinolin-2-yl)ethenyl]phenyl]-3-[2-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl]propyl]sulfanylmethyl]cyclopropyl]acetic acid;N-cyclohexylcyclohexanamine; Montelukast DCHA; Montelukastdicyclohexylamine; SCHEMBL919528; MK0476 dicyclohexylamine
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
May dissolve in DMSO (in most cases), if not, try other solvents such as H2O, Ethanol, or DMF with a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples
Solubility (In Vivo)
Note: Listed below are some common formulations that may be used to formulate products with low water solubility (e.g. < 1 mg/mL), you may test these formulations using a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples.

Injection Formulations
(e.g. IP/IV/IM/SC)
Injection Formulation 1: DMSO : Tween 80: Saline = 10 : 5 : 85 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO stock solution 50 μL Tween 80 850 μL Saline)
*Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH ₂ O to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 2: DMSO : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 3: DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL Corn oil)
Example: Take the Injection Formulation 3 (DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90) as an example, if 1 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can take 100 μL 25 mg/mL DMSO stock solution and add to 900 μL corn oil, mix well to obtain a clear or suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Injection Formulation 4: DMSO : 20% SBE-β-CD in saline = 10 : 90 [i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL (20% SBE-β-CD in saline)]
*Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 5: 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin : Saline = 50 : 50 (i.e. 500 μL 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin 500 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 6: DMSO : PEG300 : castor oil : Saline = 5 : 10 : 20 : 65 (i.e. 50 μL DMSO 100 μLPEG300 200 μL castor oil 650 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 7: Ethanol : Cremophor : Saline = 10: 10 : 80 (i.e. 100 μL Ethanol 100 μL Cremophor 800 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 8: Dissolve in Cremophor/Ethanol (50 : 50), then diluted by Saline
Injection Formulation 9: EtOH : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 900 μL Corn oil)
Injection Formulation 10: EtOH : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)


Oral Formulations
Oral Formulation 1: Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na (carboxymethylcellulose sodium)
Oral Formulation 2: Suspend in 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Example: Take the Oral Formulation 1 (Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na) as an example, if 100 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can first prepare 0.5% CMC Na solution by measuring 0.5 g CMC Na and dissolve it in 100 mL ddH2O to obtain a clear solution; then add 250 mg of the product to 100 mL 0.5% CMC Na solution, to make the suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Oral Formulation 3: Dissolved in PEG400
Oral Formulation 4: Suspend in 0.2% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 5: Dissolve in 0.25% Tween 80 and 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 6: Mixing with food powders


Note: Please be aware that the above formulations are for reference only. InvivoChem strongly recommends customers to read literature methods/protocols carefully before determining which formulation you should use for in vivo studies, as different compounds have different solubility properties and have to be formulated differently.

 (Please use freshly prepared in vivo formulations for optimal results.)
Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.3029 mL 6.5147 mL 13.0293 mL
5 mM 0.2606 mL 1.3029 mL 2.6059 mL
10 mM 0.1303 mL 0.6515 mL 1.3029 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

Calculator

Molarity Calculator allows you to calculate the mass, volume, and/or concentration required for a solution, as detailed below:

  • Calculate the Mass of a compound required to prepare a solution of known volume and concentration
  • Calculate the Volume of solution required to dissolve a compound of known mass to a desired concentration
  • Calculate the Concentration of a solution resulting from a known mass of compound in a specific volume
An example of molarity calculation using the molarity calculator is shown below:
What is the mass of compound required to make a 10 mM stock solution in 5 ml of DMSO given that the molecular weight of the compound is 350.26 g/mol?
  • Enter 350.26 in the Molecular Weight (MW) box
  • Enter 10 in the Concentration box and choose the correct unit (mM)
  • Enter 5 in the Volume box and choose the correct unit (mL)
  • Click the “Calculate” button
  • The answer of 17.513 mg appears in the Mass box. In a similar way, you may calculate the volume and concentration.

Dilution Calculator allows you to calculate how to dilute a stock solution of known concentrations. For example, you may Enter C1, C2 & V2 to calculate V1, as detailed below:

What volume of a given 10 mM stock solution is required to make 25 ml of a 25 μM solution?
Using the equation C1V1 = C2V2, where C1=10 mM, C2=25 μM, V2=25 ml and V1 is the unknown:
  • Enter 10 into the Concentration (Start) box and choose the correct unit (mM)
  • Enter 25 into the Concentration (End) box and select the correct unit (mM)
  • Enter 25 into the Volume (End) box and choose the correct unit (mL)
  • Click the “Calculate” button
  • The answer of 62.5 μL (0.1 ml) appears in the Volume (Start) box
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Molecular Weight Calculator allows you to calculate the molar mass and elemental composition of a compound, as detailed below:

Note: Chemical formula is case sensitive: C12H18N3O4  c12h18n3o4
Instructions to calculate molar mass (molecular weight) of a chemical compound:
  • To calculate molar mass of a chemical compound, please enter the chemical/molecular formula and click the “Calculate’ button.
Definitions of molecular mass, molecular weight, molar mass and molar weight:
  • Molecular mass (or molecular weight) is the mass of one molecule of a substance and is expressed in the unified atomic mass units (u). (1 u is equal to 1/12 the mass of one atom of carbon-12)
  • Molar mass (molar weight) is the mass of one mole of a substance and is expressed in g/mol.
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Reconstitution Calculator allows you to calculate the volume of solvent required to reconstitute your vial.

  • Enter the mass of the reagent and the desired reconstitution concentration as well as the correct units
  • Click the “Calculate” button
  • The answer appears in the Volume (to add to vial) box
In vivo Formulation Calculator (Clear solution)
Step 1: Enter information below (Recommended: An additional animal to make allowance for loss during the experiment)
Step 2: Enter in vivo formulation (This is only a calculator, not the exact formulation for a specific product. Please contact us first if there is no in vivo formulation in the solubility section.)
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Calculation results

Working concentration mg/mL;

Method for preparing DMSO stock solution mg drug pre-dissolved in μL DMSO (stock solution concentration mg/mL). Please contact us first if the concentration exceeds the DMSO solubility of the batch of drug.

Method for preparing in vivo formulation:Take μL DMSO stock solution, next add μL PEG300, mix and clarify, next addμL Tween 80, mix and clarify, next add μL ddH2O,mix and clarify.

(1) Please be sure that the solution is clear before the addition of next solvent. Dissolution methods like vortex, ultrasound or warming and heat may be used to aid dissolving.
             (2) Be sure to add the solvent(s) in order.

Clinical Trial Information
NCT Number Recruitment interventions Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT00934713 COMPLETED Drug: montelukast Lung Disease, Obstructive
Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory
University of Helsinki 2004-09 Phase 4
NCT00453765 COMPLETED Drug: montelukast
Drug: placebo
Bronchial Hyperreactivity
Cough
Isala 2007-12 Phase 4
NCT02029313 COMPLETED Drug: Montelukast
Drug: Montelukast sodium
Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis PharmaKing 2013-11 Phase 1
NCT02793375 ACTIVE, NOT RECRUITING Drug: Montelukast
Drug: Placebo
Pain Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati 2018-08-02 Phase 3
NCT00565955 COMPLETED Drug: montelukast
Drug: Placebo
Bronchial Asthma All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 2007-03 Phase 3
Biological Data
  • Montelukast treatment maintained hepatic GSH level and reduced reactive oxygen species production in APAP treated mice. Front Pharmacol . 2019 Sep 18:10:1070.
  • Montelukast inhibit APAP-induced cell damage. Front Pharmacol . 2019 Sep 18:10:1070.
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