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Cromolyn sodium
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| 5,5'-((2-hydroxy-1,3-propanediyl) bis(oxy))bis(4-oxo-4H-1-benzopyran- 2-carboxylic acid | |
| CAS number 16110-51-3 | ATC code ? |
| Chemical formula | CH16O11 |
| Molecular weight | 468.368 |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Elimination half-life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
| Pregnancy category | ? |
| Legal status | ? |
| Routes of administration | ? |
Cromolyn sodium (also called sodium cromoglycate) is a mast cell stabilizing drug. It is available as a nasal spray (Nasalcrom®) to treat allergic rhinitis, as an inhaler (Intal®) to treat asthma, as eye drops (Opticrom®) for allergic conjunctivitis, or in an oral form (Gastrocrom®) to treat mastocytosis).
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