Allergy Drugs: Nasal Mast Cell Stabilizers
Cromolyn nasal spray (Nasalcrom)
HOW DO THESE DRUGS WORK?
These medications stabilize mast cell membranes, which prevents the release of inflammatory and allergy-producing substances known as histamines and leukotrienes.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
These drugs prevent allergy symptoms, although they can take up to four weeks to be fully effective.
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS
- Bad taste in the mouth
- Cough, dry throat
- Headache
- Nosebleeds or runny nose
- Sneezing
- Stinging, burning, or irritation inside the nose
MAJOR CAUTIONS
- Difficulty breathing
KNOWN DRUG INTERACTIONS
None known.
FOOD OR SUPPLEMENT INTERACTIONS
None known.
NUTRIENT DEPLETION/IMBALANCE
None known.
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