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Sodium Cromoglycate

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Overview

Sodium Cromoglycate acts by blocking the allergic mechanism. It is used as a preventive treatment for asthma, hay fever and conjunctivitis caused by allergy. It is also used in ulcerative colitis. Sodium Cromoglycate can be given orally, by inhalation of powder or topically in eye.

Indications

Sodium Cromoglycate is primarily indicated in conditions like Allergy, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Food allergy, Metastatic melanoma, Perennial rhinitis, Prophylaxis of asthma, Reduction in the duration of neutropenia following bone marrow transplantation, Reduction of bone damage, Seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Contraindications

Sodium Cromoglycate

Side Effects

Sodium Cromoglycate produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Bronchospasm. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Sodium Cromoglycate therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sodium Cromoglycate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Local irritation.

Warnings

Withdrawal of sodium cromoglycate may lead to recurrence of the symptoms of asthma. If withdrawal is necessary, it has been suggested that the dose should be reduce gradually over a period of one week.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

Adult Dosage

1 to 2 mg (1.5 (1.5)) 6 hourly Ophthalmic — - 10 mg (10 (10)) 6 hourly Inhalational — Increased in severe cases to 6 times daily 2 to 4 % (3 (3)) As recommended. Ophthalmic — As Required.To be given as drops.

Child Dosage

1 to 2 mg (1.5 (1.5)) 6 hourly Opthalmic — -

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Drug Interactions

Sodium Cromoglycate is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementTerfenadine These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Storage

Eye Drops Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.