Name the drug.
Cromolyn (sodium)
What is the indication?
Preventive treatment prior to exercise
Self-medication for the symptomatic prevention and treatment of seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis.
Provides symptomatic relief of rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, sneezing, and postnasal drip.
Should not use as self-medication for the treatment of sinus infection ,asthma, or cold symptoms
What is the mechanism of action?
Prevent release of inflammatory mediators from mast cells
Acts mainly through a local effect on the nasal mucosa or eyes.
Inhibits degranulation of sensitized mast cells that occurs after exposure to specific antigens. Inhibits release of mediators of type I allergic reactions, including histamine and cysteinyl leukotrienes (slow-reacting substance of anaphylaxis [SRS-A]) from sensitized mast cells.
Inhibits phospholipase A-induced mast cell degranulation and subsequent release of chemical mediators in vitro.
No direct antihistamine, anticholinergic, antiserotonin, anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictor, or corticosteroid-like properties.
List adverse effects.
Throat irritation, cough
Name 1 contraindication.
Hypersensitivity
Any interactions?
No data available
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