Mast cell stabilizer

Question 1

Cromolyn brand name

Answer 1

Intal

Question 2

Cromolyn dosage form

Answer 2

nebulizer solution

Question 3

Cromolyn age range

Answer 3

All ages

Question 4

Adverse Effects and Clinical Pearls

Answer 4

AE: high incidence of unpleasant taste in mouth (>10%), rare cardiac arrhythmias, coughing, dyspnea, sore throat, N/V/D if absorbed systemically
Less effective than low-dose ICS
Prevents increase in bronchial hyperreactivity seen in allergy season