Cromolyn Definition

krōmə-lĭn
noun
A drug, C23 H14 Na2 O11 , that inhibits the release of histamine from mast cells and is usually administered by inhalation in the form of its sodium salt to prevent asthmatic attacks.
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Other Word Forms of Cromolyn

Noun

Singular:
cromolyn
Plural:
cromolyns

Origin of Cromolyn

  • Alteration of chromonyl one of its constituents (chrom(o)–) (–on(e)) (–yl)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Cromolyn Sentence Examples

  • Cromolyn also is taken regularly to prevent asthma attacks and may be used alone or with other asthma medicines.

  • Cromolyn is a common but not invariable first choice for children who have asthma.

  • Cromolyn may not be needed when attacks are mild and infrequent.

  • Except in patients whose conditions cannot be managed with cromolyn and brochodilators, corticosteroids should be reserved for emergency room use.

  • When used to prevent asthma attacks, cromolyn must be taken as directed every day.

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