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Sodium cromoglycate: a review.

F Patalano¹, F Ruggieri

¹Medical Department, Fisons Farmaceutici S.p.A., Rome, Italy.

The European Respiratory Journal. Supplement

|June 1, 1989

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Sodium cromoglycate effectively treats asthma by stabilizing mast cells and preventing bronchoconstriction. Clinical trials confirm its long-term therapeutic value for asthmatic patients.

Area of Science:

Pharmacology
Immunology
Respiratory Medicine

Background:

Sodium cromoglycate is a key medication for managing bronchial asthma.
Its mechanism involves mast cell stabilization and direct effects on inflammatory pathways.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of sodium cromoglycate in asthma treatment.
To investigate its effects on bronchoconstriction and hyperresponsiveness.

Main Methods:

Review of in vitro and animal models.
Analysis of human clinical trials assessing responses to various stimuli.
Evaluation of long-term therapeutic outcomes.

Main Results:

Sodium cromoglycate demonstrates mast cell stabilization and anti-inflammatory actions.

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It effectively prevents allergen-induced bronchoconstriction, including the late-phase reaction.

The drug mitigates allergen-induced airway hyperresponsiveness.

Conclusions:

Sodium cromoglycate is a valid and effective long-term treatment for asthma.
Its multifaceted action on inflammatory cells and reflexes underpins its therapeutic benefits.