A chromone complex that acts by inhibiting the release of chemical mediators from sensitized MAST CELLS. It is used in the prophylactic treatment of both allergic and exercise-induced asthma, but does not affect an established asthmatic attack.

DUI

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CUI

M0006576

CAS

4H-1-Benzopyran-2-carboxylic acid, 5,5'-((2-hydroxy-1,3-propanediyl)bis(oxy))bis(4-oxo-, disodium salt)

Previous indexing

Chromones (1966-1970)

History note

92; was DISODIUM CROMOGLYCATE 1971-91 (Prov 1971-72); CROMOLYN SODIUM was see DISODIUM CROMOGLYCATE 1973-91

Online note

use CROMOLYN SODIUM to search DISODIUM CROMOGLYCATE 1971-91 (as Prov 1971-72)

Public note

92; was DISODIUM CROMOGLYCATE 1973-91; CROMOLYN SODIUM was see DISODIUM CROMOGLYCATE 1973-91