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Cromolyn sodium - Definition and Overview


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Cromoglycate chemical structure


Cromoglycate

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
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Chemical formula C23H16O11
Molecular weight 468.368
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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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