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cromolyn sodium
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cromolyn sodium [′krō·mə·lin ¦sōd·ē·əm]
(pharmacology)
C23H14Na2O11An inhaled anti-inflammatory agent that prevents the degranulation of mast cells; effective in preventing bronchoconstriction.
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Long-term control over asthma can be gained via taking the following asthma medications: - Corticosteroids - Mast cell stabilizers or anti-inflammatory drugs - Long acting beta-agonist or bronchodilators - Theophylline, a bronchodilator - Leukotriene modifiers.
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Mast Cell Stabilizers Cromolyn sodium is an anti-inflammatory agent that helps stabilize the surface membranes of eosinophils and mast cells.
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Called "controller medicines", they help ease the pain of the asthma allergy attack: · Mast cell stabilizers - non-steroidal medications that control the inflammation by stopping the body from releasing inflammatory chemicals.
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