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... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring > Benzopyrans > Chromones > Cromolyn Sodium
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Cromolyn Sodium  

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Entry terms

  • Cromoglycate, Disodium
  • Cromoglycate, Sodium
  • Disodium Cromoglycate
  • Sodium Cromoglycate

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 92; was DISODIUM CROMOGLYCATE 1971-91 (Prov 1971-72); CROMOLYN SODIUM was see DISODIUM CROMOGLYCATE 1973-91

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D004205

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