Cromolyn

Cromolyn is a medication that is used in the treatment of asthma that works by stabilizing mast cells to limit their degranulation and release of histamine and leukotrienes. Histamine and leukotrienes exacerbate asthma symptoms. Cromolyn requires frequent dosing for effectiveness.  

Class Drugs

• Cromolyn

Class Mechanism of Action

Anti-inflammatory

• Limits mast cell degranulation, which decreases histamine and leukotriene release

Class Applications

Asthma

• Not a rescue drug

• Needs to be dosed frequently due to short half-life, limits adherence

Class Adverse Effects

Cough

Drug Table

Drug Name	Application	Comments	Image
Cromolyn			"Chrome" "Lynn"