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Because of study heterogeneity, a random-effects model was used and showed that topical mast cell stabilizers relieved symptoms (ocular itching, burning, and lacrimation) 4.9 times more effectively than placebo (95% confidence interval [CI], 2.5-9.6).

Q / What is the most effective topical treatment for allergic conjunctivitis?

3 shows a dose-response comparative study with sodium cromoglycate, a classical mast cell stabilizer. The inhibitory effect of hydroxytyrosol was higher than that obtained with sodium cromoglycate at the same concentration (100 [micro]M) when mast cells were challenged with concanavalin A.

Hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein of olive oil inhibit mast cell degranulation induced by immune and non-immune pathways

Combination mast cell stabilizers and antihistamines, which combine mechanisms of both antihistaminic and mast cell stabilization in a single drug, are the most recently developed drugs for topical treatment of ocular allergies.

Ocular allergies

As noted in the previous article (OT, November 12 2010), the ideal management of CLPC involves discontinuation of contact lens wear followed by a four-times-daily (QDS) regimen of a mast cell stabilizer such as sodium cromoglicate.

Ocular surface and anterior segment inflammation: management options for UK optometrists part 6: course code: C-15087 O/AS/SP/IP

Tablets, liquids, drops GuaifedPD, EntexLA, Over-the- DuraVENT, Exgest LA, counter Respaire (guaifenesin/ pseudoephedrine) Sinuvent (guaifenesin), Sudafed (pseudoephedrine/ phenylephrine HCL) Mast cell stabilizers. Prevent the release of histamine from mast cells.

Treating allergies & asthma

For patients who have allergic causes of nasal congestion, there are two general treatment options: (1) avoidance and environmental control and (2) pharmacotherapy with antihistamines, antihistamine/decongestant combinations, corticosteroids, mast cell stabilizers, and immunotherapy.

Nasal congestion: A review of its etiology, evaluation, and treatment

Mast cell stabilizers Cromolyn (Intal) Nedocromil (Tilade) The corticosteroids and mast cell stabilizers are the two classes of anti-inflammatory agents that are used in asthma.

The asthma patient and the pharmacist: opportunity for implementing pharmaceutical care

Topical & injectable corticosteroids, NSAIDs, mast cell stabilizers, histamine receptor blockers, and vasoconstrictors, immune modulators like tacrolimus eye ointment can been used alone or in combination.

A rare case report of idiopathic unilateral giant papillary Conjunctivitis

Combination mast cell stabilizers and antihistamines are the most recently developed drugs of those available for topical ophthalmic treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.

Ocular Allergies

(22) These mast cell stabilizers should reduce mast cell degranulation in a dose-dependent fashion, (23) and may also reduce migration of white blood cells.

General eye irritation and allergic conjunctivitis: management options for UK optometrists part 4: course code: C-14569 O/AS/SP/IP

Mast cell stabilizers (cromolyn) can be used with [beta]2 agonists as prophylactic therapy.

When an athlete can't catch his breath: a patient who's fine during practice but runs out of breath before the game's over may have exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. This practical guide can help

For the analysis, the researchers selected parents of children aged 17 years and younger who had persistent symptoms according to national asthma guidelines and/or used preventive asthma medications (defined as inhaled corticosteroids, mast cell stabilizers, theophylline derivatives, leukotriene modifiers, and combined corticosteroids and longacting [[beta].sub.2]-agonists).

Few kids achieve asthma control, despite Tx