Nedocromil: Preventing Asthma Symptoms

Nedocromil is a medication used to prevent wheezing and shortness of breath caused by asthma. It belongs to a class of drugs known as mast cell stabilizers.

Nedocromil FAQ

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What is Nedocromil sodium?

Nedocromil sodium is a medication considered as mast cell stabilizer which acts to prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, and other breathing problems caused by asthma. It is administered by an inhaler under the brand name Tilade, and as an eye drop under the brand name Alocril.

What is nedocromil used for?

Nedocromil is used to treat eye irritation. If you are allergic to nedocromil; any part of this medicine; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

What other medicines contain nedocromil?

In the UK there are currentlyno other medicines available for asthma that contain nedocromil sodium as the active ingredient. Nedocromil sodium is also used to treat eye allergies such as hayfever. Rapitil eye drops are used for this purpose.

What is nedocromil 2% (Alocril)?

Nedocromil 2% (Alocril) is a pyranoquinoline derivative of cromolyn that inhibits various activities on multiple cells involved in allergic inflammation including eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, mast cells, monocytes and platelets. Richard Jewell, in xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference, 2007

What is Tilade (Nedocromil sodium)?

Tilade (nedocromil sodium) is an inhaled anti-inflammatory agent for the preventive management of asthma. Nedocromil sodium is a pyranoquinoline with the chemical name 4 H -Pyrano [3,2- g ]quinoline-2,8-dicarboxylic acid, 9-ethyl-6,9-dihydro-4,6-dioxo-10- propyl-, disodium salt, and it has a molecular weight of 415.3.

Is nedocromil available in the UK?

Nedocromil Inhaler (Tilade). Nedocromil info at Patient | Patient Clinical author's note Michael Stewart 08/05/2023: Tilade® inhaler was discontinued in the United Kingdom in 2020. At the time of review there are no branded or generic products containing nedocromil available in the UK. Nedocromil may still be available in other countries.