Nedocromil (Inhalation)
Brand Names : Tilade
Category- Anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal (inhalation)
- antiallergic (inhalation)
- asthma
prophylactic
DescriptionNedocromil (ne-DOK-roe-mil) is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma. When it is
used regularly, nedocromil lessens the number and severity of asthma attacks
by reducing inflammation in the lungs. Nedocromil is also used just before
exposure to conditions or substances (for example, allergens, chemicals, cold
air, or air pollutants) that cause reactions, to prevent bronchospasm (wheezing
or difficulty in breathing). In addition, nedocromil is used to prevent bronchospasm
following exercise. This medicine will not help an asthma or bronchospasm
attack that has already started.
Nedocromil may be used alone or with other asthma medicines, such as bronchodilators
(medicines that open up narrowed breathing passages) and corticosteroids
(cortisone-like medicines).
Nedocromil works by acting on certain inflammatory cells in the lungs to
prevent them from releasing substances that cause asthma symptoms and/or bronchospasm.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Inhalation
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Inhalation aerosol (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
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