What is Intal for asthma?

Intal Inhaler is a prophylactic agent indicated in the management of patients with bronchial asthma. In patients whose symptoms are sufficiently frequent to require a continuous program of medication, Intal Inhaler is given by inhalation on a regular daily basis.

Is Intal Inhaler discontinued?

Tilade and Intal Forte inhalers discontinued Nedocromil and sodium cromoglicate inhalers are no longer available. Supply of Tilade inhalers ran out in late November 2020.

What is Intal Forte used for?

Intal Forte CFC-Free is used to prevent bronchial asthma due to allergy, exercise, cold air or irritants, in both adults and children. With regular use, Intal Forte CFC- Free will help prevent asthma symptoms from occurring.

Why was Intal inhaler discontinued?

The maker of Intal, King Pharmaceuticals, has discontinued manufacturing the inhaled form, cromolyn sodium inhalation aerosol, due to issues involving CFC-free propellant. As stocks are depleted, this inhaler preparation will no longer be available to patients.

What are the side effects of salmeterol?

Salmeterol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control.
• headache.
• nervousness.
• dizziness.
• cough.
• stuffed nose.
• runny nose.
• ear pain.

When should I take cromolyn for asthma?

To prevent bronchial asthma attacks, cromolyn sodium inhalation is usually given 4 times daily. To prevent bronchospasm caused by exercise or environmental factors, use the medicine 10 to 15 minutes before exercise or exposure. Follow your doctor’s dosing instructions very carefully.

When do you take Atrovent inhaler?

Atrovent is used to to prevent bronchospasm, or narrowing airways in the lungs, in people with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Atrovent HFA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the meaning of Intal?

[ ĭn′täl′ ] A trademark for the drug cromolyn sodium.

Is Intal an anti inflammatory?

Sodium cromoglycate (Intal) as an anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of chronic asthma.