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Chromoglycate Drugs
Cromolyn sodium (Intal)
MoA
Blocks calcium influx required for microfilament contraction and release of mast cell granules.
inhibits mast cell degranulation
inhibit release of histamines, leukotrienes, and slow-reacting substances of anaphylaxis
Effects
Anti-inflammatory
Attenuates or blocks late phase response in asthma
Indications
Mild asthma with allergic triggers
SEs
Minimal due to it being excreted unchanged
Cough
Nasal congestion
Wheezing
Sneezing
Nasal itching
Epistaxis
Nose burning
Contra
Allergy to drug
Acute asthma exacerbations
No drug interactions
Author
mpgcuenca
ID
119900
Card Set
Chromoglycates
Description
Chromoglycates
Updated
2011-11-30T23:30:47Z
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