If these cognitive symptoms bother you, speak to your health care provider, who may adjust dosage levels or suggest alternative drugs such as leukotriene modifiers (Singulair; Zyflo), mast cell stabilizers (Crolom; Nasalcrom;
Tilade), or the antibody omalizumab (Xolair), which prevents the release of inflammatory chemicals that narrow the airways.
The chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) version of
Tilade (nedocromil) was removed from market June 14, 2010 and Intal (cromolyn sodium) will be removed December 31, 2010.
He or she may recommend adjusting dosage levels or replacing corticosteroid therapy with alternative drugs such as leukotriene modifiers (Singulair; Zyflo), mast cell stabilizers (Crolom; Nasalcrom;
Tilade), or the antibody Omalizumab (Xolair), which prevents the release of inflammatory chemicals that narrow the airways.
Another mast cell stabilizer frequently used to help control allergies is nedocromil (
Tilade Inhaler).
Cromolyn (Intal), nedocromil (
Tilade) and corticosteroids are examples of anti-inflammatory medications currently available to treat asthma.
The study was designed to assess the safety and efficacy of inhaled budesonide (Pulmicort), compared with treatment with nedocromil (
Tilade) or placebo.
Another systematic review of 20 RCTs (15 studying children and 5 studying adults) with patients aged >6 years showed that 4 mg of nedocromil (
Tilade) inhaled 15 to 60 minutes before exercise significantly reduced the severity and duration of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction compared with placebo.