Cromohexal in the form of a solution for inhalation is an anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory drug, which, due to its high effectiveness, is often recommended by doctors. To whom this preparation is shown, and how correctly to apply it, we shall consider further.
Indications for the appointment of Cromexal in nebulae
This drug is intended for the treatment and prevention of the following diseases:
- bronchial asthma (allergic and non-allergic);
- endogenous forms of asthma caused by stress, stress, infection;
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ;
- bronchospasm.
The drug is not intended for the treatment of acute attacks.
Composition and action of Kromohexal for inhalations
Cromohexal for inhalation is a colorless or light yellow transparent solution, put up in plastic ampoules-nebulas with a volume of 2 ml. The active substance of the preparation is cromoglycic acid (in the form of disodium salt), the auxiliary substance is distilled water.
With the systematic use of Kromohexal, the symptoms of allergic inflammation in the respiratory system decrease. The drug is able to inhibit the early and late stages of an allergic reaction, preventing the degranulation of mast cells and the release of biologically active substances from them - mediators of allergy (histamine, prostaglandins, bradykinin, leukotrienes, etc.).
In addition, inhalations with Kromoeksalom can reduce the intake of other medicines - bronchodilators and glucocorticoids.
Method of application of Kromoeksal for inhalations
According to the instructions, the solution for inhalation of Cromohexal should be applied four times a day at the same intervals, using one bottle for each procedure. In severe cases, a single dose can be increased to two vials, and the frequency of inhalation procedures should be increased to 6 times a day.
It is not recommended to dilute the inhalation solution Cromgexal, either with saline solution or with other means, except when this is the doctor's prescription.
After achieving a therapeutic effect, Cromogexal should be used according to the recommendations of the attending physician. As a rule, the initial course of treatment has a duration of at least 4 weeks. Reduction of dosage should be carried out gradually for one week.
To open the bottle, you need to break off the top labeled part of the bottle with the solution. For the inhalation procedure, special inhalers are used, for example, ultrasonic.
Side effects and contraindications Cromohexal for inhalation
After the procedure, there may be a slight irritation of the pharynx and trachea, a slight cough. In rare cases, there is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and a slight skin rash. All these symptoms are of a short duration. The drug is contraindicated in hypersensitivity to cromoglycic acid.
If we talk about the use of the drug Kromogeksal during pregnancy, there is no evidence of a negative effect of Kromoeksal on the fetus. Despite this, the drug in the form of inhalation is allowed to be used by pregnant and lactating mothers, taking into account all the risk factors and benefits.