has role zileuton A member of the class of 1-benzothiophenes that is 1-benzothiophene in which the hydrogen at position 2 is replaced by a 1-[carbamoyl(hydroxy)amino]ethyl group. A selective 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor, it inhibits the formation of leukotrienes LTB4, LTC4, LDT4, and LTE4. It is used for the management of chronic asthma. ferroptosis inhibitor non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug 1-benzothiophene 1-benzothiophenes ureas leukotriene antagonist anti-asthmatic drug EC 1.13.11.34 (arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase) inhibitor