Nedocromil sodium

Indications

Nedocromil sodium is used for: Chronic asthma

Adult Dose

Inhalation Chronic asthma Adult: As sodium: 4 mg inhaled 4 times daily; reduce to bid once desired clinical response is observed.

Child Dose

Inhalation Chronic asthma Child: >6 yr: As sodium: 4 mg inhaled 4 times daily; reduce to bid once desired clinical response is observed.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity.

Precautions

Pregnancy and lactation. Not for use in acute asthma attacks; acute bronchospasm. Children <6 yr; monitor closely.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Side Effects

Side effects of Nedocromil sodium : Inhalation: Unpleasant taste, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, conjunctivitis, cough, pharyngitis, rhinitis, upper respiratory infection.

Mode of Action

Nedocromil is a mast-cell stabiliser. It inhibits mediator release and bronchoconstriction induced by various stimuli and affects various inflammatory cells.