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NEDOCROMIL


Brand & Generic Names

Tilade


Basic Information

  • Habit forming? No
  • Prescription needed? Yes
  • Available as generic? No
  • Drug class: Antiasthmatic (anti-inflammatory)

Uses

    For maintenance treatment of mild to moderate asthma. Not used to treat an active asthma attack.

Dosage & Usage Information

How to take:
Inhaler--Follow instructions on the metered-dose inhaler pack.

When to take:
At the same times each day. Initial treatment is usually 2 inhalations 4 times a day. After symptoms subside, dosage may be reduced by your doctor.

If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 2 hours late. If more than 2 hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).

What drug does:
Inhibits inflammatory cells associated with asthma. Inhibits reflex reactions to irritants and to exercise and cold.

Time lapse before drug works:
May require several weeks to achieve maximum effectiveness.

Don't take with:
Any other prescription or non-prescription drug without consulting your doctor.


Overdose

SYMPTOMS:
None expected.

WHAT TO DO:

    Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison control center or hospital emergency room for instructions.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects

Life-threatening:

    None expected.

Common:

    Unpleasant taste.

Infrequent:

  • Headache, nausea.
  • Coughing, bronchospasm.

Rare:

    None expected.

Warnings & Precautions

Don't take if:
You are allergic to nedocromil.

Before you start, consult your doctor:
No problems expected.

Over age 60:
No problems expected.

Pregnancy:
Safety not established. Decide with your doctor whether drug benefits outweigh risks to unborn child.

Breast-feeding:
Not known if drug passes into milk. Consult with your doctor.

Infants & children:
Give only under close medical supervision, especially to children younger than age 12.

Prolonged use:
No problems expected.

Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
No problems expected.

Discontinuing:
No problems expected. Don't discontinue abruptly without talking to your doctor.

Others:

  • Advise any doctor or dentist whom you consult that you take this medicine.
  • May affect the results in some medical tests.

Possible Interaction with Other Drugs

GENERIC NAME COMBINED EFFECT
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Possible Interaction with Other Substances

INTERACTS WITH COMBINED EFFECT
--------------- ---------------
Alcohol: None expected.
Beverages: None expected.
Cocaine: None expected.
Foods: None expected.
Marijuana: None expected.
Tobacco: None expected.



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