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It comes from special plants. It is not 'laboratory' made but purified.

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"... certain plants and herbs which have bronchodilating properties. One such plant was 'Khella' (Ammi visnaga) which had been used as a muscle relaxant since ancient times in Egypt. Dr. Altounyan deliberately inhaled derivatives of the active ingredient khellin to determine if they could block his Asthma attacks. After several years of trial he isolated an effective and safe asthma-preventing compound called cromolyn sodium. ... "

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What is the synthetic form of cromolyn sodium?

The synthetic form of cromolyn sodium is disodium cromoglycate. It is a medication used to prevent allergic reactions by blocking the release of histamine and other chemicals from mast cells.


Has cromolyn sodium nebulizer solution been discontinued?

Yes, cromolyn sodium nebulizer solution has been discontinued in the United States. It was previously used for the prevention of asthma attacks and allergic reactions but has been replaced by other medications with similar effects.


What is the mode of action of cromolyn sodium?

Cromolyn sodium acts as a mast cell stabilizer by preventing the release of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine from mast cells. By stabilizing mast cells, cromolyn sodium helps to prevent allergic reactions and inflammation in conditions like asthma and allergic rhinitis.


Can cromolyn sodium be substituted for prednisolone during asthmatic attack?

Cromolyn sodium cannot be substituted for prednisolone during an asthmatic attack. Cromolyn sodium is a preventive medication that helps to reduce inflammation and prevent asthma symptoms, while prednisolone is a corticosteroid used for its anti-inflammatory properties to treat acute exacerbations. During an asthma attack, immediate relief is often needed, which is typically provided by bronchodilators rather than preventive medications.


What products contain Cromolyn Sodium?

Cromolyn Sodium is commonly found in nasal sprays and eye drops used to treat allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and asthma. It is also available in a nebulized form for respiratory conditions like asthma.


Definition of antal?

Not quite sure if you meant: Anteal: meaning being before, or in front. or Intal: meaning it's used for a preparation of cromolyn sodium


Is intal inhaler a bronchodilator?

No, the Intal inhaler is not a bronchodilator. It is a cromolyn sodium inhalation aerosol which is an inhaled anti-inflammatory agent for the preventive management of asthma.


What is a nasalcrom useful for?

Despite what the name suggests, Nasalcrom is not the stuff a person picks from their nose. It is, in fact, a drug, Cromolyn Sodium, which is used as an anti-inflammatory to prevent some allergy symptoms.


What medication is recommended for bowel problems caused by mastocytosis?

A medicine called cromolyn helps with the bowel symptoms.


What does hydrogen and sodium make?

Hydrogen and sodium can make sodium hydride, NaH.


What compounds make sodium chloride?

Sodium chlorine sodium and chlorine.


How can one make sodium bisulfate?

To make sodium bisulfate, one can react sodium hydroxide with sulfuric acid. This reaction forms sodium bisulfate and water.