Pharmacology

Mast Cell Stabilisers

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  • Sodium cromoglicate can be given topically for allergic hypersensitivity
  • Inhibits release of histamine and slow-releasing substance of anaphylaxis (SRS-A) from mast cells by membrane stabilisation

    • Ineffective once mast cells have degranulated
  • Lodoxamide

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