Cromolyn sodium Sodium cromoglicate inhaler
Common English name: Sodium cromoglicate
Brand: Cromolyn sodium, Intal
Application: Prevention of asthma symptoms in adults and children over 5 years
Pharmaceutical forms of sodium chromoglycate
Pharmaceutical Information Sodium Chromoglycate Spray
Contraindications Sodium chromoglycate spray
Sodium chromoglycate intake during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of sodium chromoglycate on driving and operating machinery
Drug Interactions Sodium Chromoglycate Spray
Special warnings and precautions when using sodium chromoglycate spray
Side effects of sodium chromoglycate spray
Excessive use of sodium cromoglycate spray (drug poisoning)
Storage conditions of sodium chromoglycate
Pharmaceutical forms of sodium chromoglycate
Inhalation spray, eye drops and capsules
Pharmaceutical Information Sodium Chromoglycate Spray
- Asthma is a common disease that causes inflammation of the airways. Inflammation irritates the muscles around the respiratory tract, which narrows the airways, making it difficult for air to enter and exit your lungs and causing asthma symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath. Inflammation also causes the airways to produce more mucus and cough. Sodium chromoglycate is regularly used to treat problems in people with asthma or other airway problems.
- Carefully read the package leaflet before starting treatment with sodium chromoglycate spray. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- The dose and amount of sodium chromoglycate spray used varies from person to person; Use the medicine exactly as your doctor advised.
- Ask your doctor if you should use a few puffs of spray at a time, and if you are allowed to use a few puffs of sodium cromoglycate spray every 24 hours. Normally, you should use this spray 3-4 times a day at the beginning of 2 puff treatments. Over time, you can reduce the dose of the drug in consultation with your doctor and use this spray twice a day.
- When you squeeze sodium chromoglycate spray, breathe regularly and regularly to get the medicine into your lungs and airways. For small children, you can use a special device called a spacer or asthma yar (available from pharmacies) to spray the medicine so that the medicine enters their respiratory system completely.
- Try to take your doses at the same time each day and at the regular hour.
- If you forget to take your dose on time but soon forget to take it; But if you remember when the next dose is near the hour, do not take the missed dose. You should not take two doses of the medicine together because of the missed dose.
Contraindications Sodium chromoglycate spray
Pay attention to the expiration date of this medicine and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
Never give sodium chromoglycate to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions, and if you are taking a drug that interacts with this medication, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
This medicine is not suitable for children under 5 years old.
Sodium chromoglycate intake during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily and without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.
The effect of sodium chromoglycate on driving and operating machinery
It is unlikely that this medicine will cause you a headache, so it is best to make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.
Drug Interactions Sodium Chromoglycate Spray
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
Special warnings and precautions when using sodium chromoglycate spray
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking sodium chromoglycate spray:
- If you are pregnant or planning to have a baby or are breastfeeding your baby.
- If you are currently taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug.
Side effects of sodium chromoglycate spray
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Headache: Ask your doctor to prescribe a suitable painkiller for you.
Cough, runny nose
Sneezing
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are due to the use of sodium chromoglycate.
Excessive use of sodium cromoglycate spray (drug poisoning)
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you notice symptoms such as shortness of breath or fainting (fainting) in yourself or someone else, call the emergency room right away.
Storage conditions of sodium chromoglycate
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.