Cromolyn (Inhalation)
Brand Names : Intal, Intal Inhaler, Intal Syncroner, Novo-cromolyn, PMS-Sodium Cromoglycate, cromoglicic acid, cromoglycic acid, sodium cromoglicate, sodium cromoglycate
Category- Anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal, inhalation
- antiallergic, inhalation
- asthma
prophylactic
- mast cell stabilizer
DescriptionCromolyn
(KROE-moe-lin) is
used to prevent the symptoms of asthma. When it is used regularly, cromolyn
lessens the number and severity of asthma attacks by reducing inflammation
in the lungs. Cromolyn is also used just before exposure to conditions or
substances (for example, exercise, allergens, such as pollen, aspirin, chemicals,
cold air, or air pollutants) that cause bronchospasm (wheezing or difficulty
in breathing). Cromolyn will not help an asthma or bronchospasm attack that
has already started.
Cromolyn may be used alone or with other asthma medicines, such as bronchodilators
(medicines that open up narrowed breathing passages) or corticosteroids (cortisone-like
medicines).
Cromolyn inhalation works by acting on certain inflammatory cells in the
lungs to prevent them from releasing substances that cause asthma symptoms
or bronchospasm.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Inhalation
-
Capsules for inhalation (Canada)
-
Inhalation aerosol (U.S. and Canada)
-
Inhalation solution (U.S. and Canada)
It is very important that you read and understand the
following information.
If any of it causes you special concern, check
with your doctor. Also, if you have any questions
or if you want more information about this medicine or your medical problem,
ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
- Intal
- Intal Inhaler
- Intal Syncroner
- Novo-cromolyn
- PMS-Sodium Cromoglycate
Generic name product may be available in the U.S.
Other commonly used names are cromoglicic
acid
, cromoglycic acid
, sodium cromoglicate
, and sodium cromoglycate
.
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