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Nedocromil Sodium

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Nedocromil Sodium Definition

The sodium salt form of nedocromil, a pyranoquinolone derivative with anti-inflammatory properties. Nedocromil sodium inhibits the activation and release of inflammatory mediators (leukotrienes, histamine and prostaglandins) from a variety of cells involved in hypersensitivity reactions, including mast cells, eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, monocytes and platelets. As a result, nedocromil sodium inhibits both immediate and late bronchoconstriction, decreases bronchial hyperresponsiveness and inhibits recruitment of other inflammatory cells into the airway epithelium.

Nedocromil Sodium Synonyms

Nedocromil Sodium, 4H-Pyrano[3,2-g]quinoline-2,8-dicarboxylic Acid, 9-ethyl-6,9-dihydro-4,6-dioxo-10-propyl-, Disodium Salt, Alocril, FPL 59002KP, NEDOCROMIL SODIUM, Tilade

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