Antiinflammatory Agents Flashcards
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Uses
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For patients unresponsive to sympathomimetic agents or xanthine derivatives
Prevents symptoms of asthma
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Actions
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Inhibit inflammatory responses
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Common side effects
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Hoarseness
Dry mouth
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Serious adverse effects
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Thrush
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Cromolyn Sodium (Intal)
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Mast cell stabilizer;inhibits release of histamine and other mediators of inflammation
In combo with other agents to treat severe bronchial asthma or allergic rhinitis
Oral irritation, dry mouth
Bronchospasm, coughing
