Sodium Cromoglycate
Overview
Sodium Cromoglycate acts by blocking the allergic mechanism. itused as a preventive treatment for asthma, hay fever and conjuctivitis caused by allergy. italso used in ulcerative colitis. Sodium Cromoglycate can be given orally, by inhalation of powder or topically in eye.
Categories
- 21 Ophthalmological preparations
- 21.2 Anti-inflammatory agents
- 21 Ophthalmological preparations
- 25 Drugs acting on the respiratory tract
- 25.1 Anti-asthmatic drugs
- 25 Drugs acting on the respiratory tract
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Sodium Cromoglycate's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 10 mg | 10 (10) | 6 hourly | Inhalational | Increased in severe cases to 6 times daily |
| 1 to 2 mg | 1.5 (1.5) | 6 hourly | Ophthalmic | - |
| 2 to 4 % | 3 (3) | As recommended. | Ophthalmic | As Required.To be given as drops. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 1 to 2 mg | 1.5 (1.5) | 6 hourly | Opthalmic | - |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Sodium Cromoglycate is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
No data regarding the pathological interferences produced by Sodium Cromoglycate is available.
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Brands / Trade Names of
Sodium Cromoglycate
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Manufacturers of
Sodium Cromoglycate
in Pakistan
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