mast cell stabilizer

Introduction

Stabilizes mast cells, inhibiting secretion of histamine.

Indications

• systemic mastocytosis
• allergy prophylaxis
• allergic conjuntivitis
• vernal conjunctivitis
• keratitis
• bronchospasm
• pruritus

More general terms

• pharmaceutical agent

More specific terms

• azelastine (Astelin, Optivar, Azeptin, Azelastinum, Astepro)
• cromolyn [disodium chromate] (Intal, Gastrocrom, Nasalcrom, Crolom)
• epinastine (Elestat, Alesion)
• ketotifen (Zaditor, Zaditen, Alaway, Claritin Eye, Zyrtec Itchy Eye Drops)
• nedocromil (Tilade, Alocril)
• pemirolast (Alamast, Pemirolastum, Pemilaston, Alegysal)

Additional terms

• mast cell