Cromolyn (cromolyn sodium)
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Overview
Cromolyn sodium has been described as a mast-cell stabilizer.
USES: This medication is used to treat certain allergic eye conditions (vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, vernal keratitis). It prevents itching of the eyes that can occur with these conditions. Cromolyn is known as a mast cell stabilizer.
It works by blocking certain natural substances (histamine, SRS-A) that cause allergic symptoms.
Generic name: cromolyn sodium
Pronunciation: (CROW-mow-lin)
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Cromolyn:
- Vernal Conjunctivitis
- Vernal Keratitis
- Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Dosing
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Cromolyn sodium is administered intranasally or topically onto the eye. Cromolyn sodium nasal solution is intended for intranasal use only. Proper administration of cromolyn sodium is necessary to obtain optimum results, and it is important that the patient receive careful instruction about the particular dosage form employed.
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Contraindications
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Precautions
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In animal studies, cromolyn sodium has produced adverse effects on the fetus only in very high parenteral doses also associated with maternal toxicity. Healthy infants have been born to women who received cromolyn sodium throughout pregnancy; nevertheless, there is insufficient evidence to establish the safety of cromolyn sodium in pregnancy. Cromolyn sodium should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed. Pregnant women should consult their clinician prior to initiation of therapy with cromolyn sodium nasal spray.
Since it is not known if cromolyn is distributed into milk in humans, the drug should be used with caution in nursing women. Nursing women should consult their clinician prior to initiation of therapy with cromolyn sodium nasal spray.
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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