COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Alocril
GENERIC NAME(S): NEDOCROMIL SODIUM
Description: Nedocromil is a mast-cell stabiliser which reduces the release of allergy causing substances.
Duration: Inhalation: 2 hr.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Poorly absorbed. Bioavailability: 2-17% (inhalation); <4% (ophthalmic).
Distribution: Protein-binding: 89%.
Excretion: Via urine 70% and via faeces (30%) as unchanged drug. Elimination half-life: 1.5-3.3 hr.