Cromolyn
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Related Terms
mastocytosis, orphan disease /drug
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Scope Note
chromone complex which blocks mast cell degeneration; primarily used as an antiasthmatic; also an orphan drug for the treatment of mastocytosis and vernal keratoconjunctivitis.
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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)
- When cromolyn is used to treat chronic (long-term) allergic rhinitis, an antihistamine and/or a nasal decongestant may be used with this medicine, especially during the first few weeks of treatment.
- Cromolyn is used as a long term control medicine to stop the swelling which makes the lungs more sensitive.
- About Oral Cromolyn Cromolyn is a potent mast cell stabilizer used for the treatment of allergy and asthma.
- However, chronic administration of corticosteroids is known to be associated Cromolyn is a potent mast cell stabilizer used for the treatment of allergy and asthma.
- Cromolyn is of little benefit during an acute exacerbation of asthma.
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