Cromolyn Sodium or Sodium cromoglycate is the organic sodium salt form of Cromolyn, which is a mast cell stabilizer having anti-inflammatory activity. This drug prevents the release of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine, leukotrienes, and other substances that cause hypersensitivity reactions from mast cells by interfering with the antigen-stimulated calcium transport across the mast cell membrane.
It is used as a nasal spray to treat allergic rhinitis, as an inhaler or nebulizer solution to treat and manage asthma, as eye drops for allergic conjunctivitis, and in oral form for allergies.
The product is currently under development. Samples are available from R&D.
| PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Name of Product | Cromolyn Sodium |
| IUPAC Name | disodium;5-[3-(2-carboxylato-4-oxochromen-5-yl)oxy-2-hydroxypropoxy]-4-oxochromene-2-carboxylate |
| Synonyms | CROMOLYN SODIUM, Sodium cromoglycate, Disodium cromoglycate, Intal, Aarane |
| CAS No | 15826-37-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C23H14Na2O11 |
| Molecular Weight | 512.3 g/mol |
| Pubchem CID | 27503 |
| Pubchem SID | 463577010 |
Headache, muscle aches and diarrhoea are the common side effects associated with Cromolyn Sodium. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice symptoms including rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, or trouble breathing.
