A study of 10 fatal cases of amniotic fluid embolism, confirmed by autopsy and post-mortem histological examination, that occurred in Singapore between 1983-1992, showed that the majority (9 cases) were multiparous, with between 2-4 previous normal pregnancies each. Seven had uneventful antenatal
BACKGROUND
Montelukast, a leucotriene receptor antagonist, binds the cysteinyl leucotriene type 1 receptor. Montelukast is commonly prescribed to asthma patients as add-on therapy to inhaled corticosteroids. Several clinical trials emphasized that montelukast can be considered a safe drug. However,