Cromoglicic acid
- Generic Name
- Cromoglicic acid
- Brand Names
- Gastrocrom, Nalcrom, Nasalcrom
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C23H16O11
- CAS Number
- 16110-51-3
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- Y0TK0FS77W
- Background
A chromone complex that acts by inhibiting the release of chemical mediators from sensitized mast cells. It is used in the prophylactic treatment of both allergic and exercise-induced asthma, but does not affect an established asthmatic attack.
- Indication
For the management of patients with bronchial asthma. Also used in the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, and vernal keratitis.
- Associated Conditions
- Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Vernal, Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm, Food Allergy, Keratoconjunctivitis, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR), Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis, Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria Pigmentosa, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
- Associated Therapies
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