Montelukast use in pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of maternal and fetal outcomes in asthma treatment.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the safety of montelukast in treating asthma during pregnancy, focusing on maternal and fetal outcomes such as congenital anomalies (CA), preterm delivery, low birthweight, spontaneous abortion, gestational diabetes mellitus, and preeclampsia. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in Google Scholar, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library databases from inception until April 30, 2024. The eligible studies assessed the safety of montelukast for asthma treatment during pregnancy.