Sodium Cromoglycate
Uses
Sodium Cromoglycate is used to prevent Conjunctivitis and Asthma.
How it Works
Sodium cromoglycate works by blocking the release of chemical messengers that can cause inflammation, spasm of muscles of the airways and other symptoms of asthma and allergies. Thus this helps to relieve the symptoms of asthma and conjunctivitis above.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Sodium Cromoglycate may suffer from such side effects;
Vomiting,
Throat irritation,
Nausea,
Blurred vision,
Chest tightness,
Headache,
Skin rash,
Stinging in the eyes
Benzalkonium chloride
Uses
Benzalkonium Chloride is used as a common preservative in medicinal products such as eyedrops, Ear drops, Nasal drops or sprays, Urethral irrigation and also Antiseptics.
How it Works
Benzalkonium chloride works by killing microbes by breaking up the cell membrane which reduces the cell permeability thus killing the microbial cells and allowing preservation.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Benzalkonium chloride may suffer from such side effects;
Paralysis of respiratory muscle,
Convulsion,
Cyanosis,
Death,
Shortness of breath,
Muscle weakness,
Allergic contact dermatitis,
Apprehension,
Collapse,
Restlessness,
Vomiting
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