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Sodium Cromoglycate
How Sodium Cromoglycate works
The Sodium Cromoglycate works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that may cause inflammation, spasm of muscles of the airways and other symptoms of asthma and allergies.
Side Effects
Vomiting, Nausea, Blurred vision, Chest tightness, Headache, Skin rash, Stinging in the eyes, Throat irritation
Usage
Sodium Cromoglycate is used to prevent allergic eye disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is sodium cromoglycate an antihistamine?No. Sodium cromoglycate has no known effect on chemical substances called histamine or its receptors in the body
Q. Is Sodium Cromoglycate a steroid?It does not have structure or mechanism of action similar to steroids
Q. How does Sodium Cromoglycate work?It works by inhibiting the release of allergy causing chemicals from specialized cells called ‘mast cells' (present in eyes, nose, air passages, along the digestive tract etc.) and thus interferes with the development and progression of allergic reactions
Q. Does Sodium Cromoglycate cause drowsiness?No. Sodium Cromoglycate does not cause drowsiness.
