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Nedocromil



Nedocromil
Systematic (IUPAC) name
9-ethyl-4,6-dioxo-10-propyl-6,9-dihydro-
4H-pyrano[3,2-g]quinoline-2,8-dicarboxylic acid
Identifiers
CAS number 69049-73-6
ATC code R01AC07 R03BC03, S01GX04
PubChem 50294
DrugBank APRD01137
Chemical data
Formula C19H17NO7 
Mol. mass 371.341 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
Protein binding 89%
Metabolism not metabolized
Half life ~3.3 hours
Excretion excreted unchanged
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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Legal status

POM(UK)

Routes Inhalation and eye drops

Nedocromil sodium is a medication used to prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, and other breathing problems caused by asthma. It is administered by an inhaler under the brand name Tilade.

Nedocromil is classified as a cromone. Nedocromil acts as a mast cell stabilizer, inhibits the degranulation of mast cells, prevents release of histamine and tryptase, so preventing the synthesis of prostaglandins and leukotrienes.

 
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