Synonyms: FPL-59002 | nedocromil sodium | Rapitil® | Tilade®
nedocromil is an approved drug (FDA (1992))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Nedocromil is considered to be a mast cell stabilising drug. Chemically it belongs to the benzopyrone family of compounds. In the US, production of inhaled nedocromil was terminated in 2008.
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References |
1. Lal S, Malhotra S, Gribben D, Hodder D. (1984)
Nedocromil sodium: a new drug for the management of bronchial asthma. Thorax, 39 (11): 809-12. [PMID:6150563] |