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Gastrocrom (Cromolyn Sodium) - Summary

 
 



GASTROCROM SUMMARY

Each 5 mL ampule of GASTROCROM contains 100 mg cromolyn sodium, USP, in purified water. Cromolyn sodium is a hygroscopic, white powder having little odor. It may leave a slightly bitter aftertaste. GASTROCROM (cromolyn sodium, USP) Oral Concentrate is clear, colorless, and sterile. It is intended for oral use.

GASTROCROM is indicated in the management of patients with mastocytosis. Use of this product has been associated with improvement in diarrhea, flushing, headaches, vomiting, urticaria, abdominal pain, nausea, and itching in some patients.


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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Gastrocrom (Cromolyn)

Efficacy of topical cromolyn sodium 4% on pruritus in uremic nephrogenic patients: a randomized double-blind study in 60 patients. [2012]
pruritus... CONCLUSION: According to our study cromolyn sodium cream 4% was more effective

Effect of oral cromolyn sodium on CKD-associated pruritus and serum tryptase level: a double-blind placebo-controlled study. [2010.05]
BACKGROUND: Generalized pruritus is a significant complication in end-stage renal disease patients. The mechanism is unknown and most treatments are ineffective. This study is the first clinical trial designed to evaluate the effect of cromolyn sodium (CS) on renal itch... CONCLUSION: CS can significantly reduce the severity of pruritus in HD patients, but this effect is not due to a decrease in serum tryptase level.

Effect of oral cromolyn sodium on CKD-associated pruritus and serum tryptase level: a double-blind placebo-controlled study. [2010]
cromolyn sodium (CS) on renal itch... CONCLUSION: CS can significantly reduce the severity of pruritus in HD patients,

Gamma scintigraphy for testing bioequivalence: a case study on two cromolyn sodium nasal spray preparations. [2008.06.05]
The present work was carried out to study the deposition patterns and clearance of technetium-99m (99mTc) DTPA labeled cromolyn sodium (CS) solutions when administered from two different CS nasal products using gamma scintigraphy. Five healthy volunteers received a single dose with complete crossover design involving treatment A (test formulation) and treatment B (reference formulation).

Promising ternary dry powder inhaler formulations of cromolyn sodium: formulation and in vitro-in vivo evaluation. [2007.06]
Glucose monohydrate and sorbitol were evaluated as alternative carriers to a-lactose monohydrate in dry powder inhalations. Cromolyn sodium (CS) - carrier binary formulae were prepared and tested in vitro by aerosolization via a twin stage impinger using three types of inhaler devices; Spinhaler, Aerolizer and Handihaler...

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Clinical Trials Related to Gastrocrom (Cromolyn)

An Analysis of the Effect of Topical Cromolyn Sodium on Rosacea-associated Erythema [Recruiting]
This study is designed to investigate whether topical application of a cromolyn sodium solution is able to decrease the facial redness seen in patients with papulopustular rosacea. Previous work in the lab of Dr. Di Nardo on mice has suggested that cromolyn may be able to have this effect. The study will enroll a total of 10 patients. 5 will randomly be assigned to receive the cromolyn sodium solution, and the other 5 will be randomly assigned to receive the placebo solution. All participants will be instructed to apply their assigned solution twice daily to their face. Patients will return to the clinic 3, 6, and 8 weeks after the distribution of the solutions to measure the efficacy of their assigned solution.

Oral Cromolyn Sodium for the Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis [Recruiting]
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of oral cromolyn sodium when made into a viscous preparation for the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.

Cromolyn Detection of Silent Aspiration [Not yet recruiting]
The overall purpose of this project is to develop and validate a simple, non-invasive method to detect aspiration of gastro-intestinal fluid into the respiratory tract. The investigators will compare the quantity of cromolyn detected in urine collected overnight after 4 ingestions (at 2h intervals) of a 200 mL of a 1mg/mL solution of cromolyn sodium, by 5 healthy control subjects and 10 patients (3-6 with pulmonary fibrosis; and 3-6 either awaiting or recently undergone lung transplantation) with clinical and laboratory evidence of GER (gastroesophageal reflux) with microaspiration.

Cromoglicate in Psoriasis [Completed]

Cromoglicate in Mastocytosis [Terminated]
The purpose of this exploratory study is to investigate the clinical efficacy of study drug (LP0074) in the treatment of Mastocytosis. The trial will be performed as a left/right comparison study in male/female subjects with mastocytosis, in a prospective, double-blinded, randomised, single centre setting.

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