Cromolyn - KROE-moe-lin is using to prevent the symptoms of asthma. When it is using regularly, cromolyn lessens the number and severity of asthma attacks by reducing inflammation in the lungs. Cromolyn is also using just before exposure to conditions or substances - for example, exercise, allergens, such as pollen, aspirin, chemicals, cold air, or air pollutants that cause bronchospasm - wheezing or difficulty in breathing. Cromolyn will not help an asthma or bronchospasm attack that has already started.
Cromolyn may be using alone or with other asthma medication, such as bronchodilators - medication that open up narrowed breathing passages or corticosteroids - cortisone-like medication.
Cromolyn inhalation works by acting on certain inflammatory cells in the lungs to prevent them from releasing substances that cause asthma symptoms or bronchospasm.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
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Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Generic name product may be available in the USA
Other commonly using names are cromoglicic acid , cromoglycic acid , sodium cromoglicate and sodium cromoglycate .