Antiinflammatory Agents

Question 0

Uses

Answer 0

For patients unresponsive to sympathomimetic agents or xanthine derivatives
Prevents symptoms of asthma

Question 1

Actions

Answer 1

Inhibit inflammatory responses

Question 2

Common side effects

Answer 2

Hoarseness

Dry mouth

Question 3

Serious adverse effects

Answer 3

Thrush

Question 4

Cromolyn Sodium (Intal)

Answer 4

Mast cell stabilizer;inhibits release of histamine and other mediators of inflammation

In combo with other agents to treat severe bronchial asthma or allergic rhinitis

Oral irritation, dry mouth
Bronchospasm, coughing