Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Asthma Info

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Intal® Inhaler

(cromolyn sodium)

Quiet Drug:

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory

Intal® Inhalation Aerosol is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug intended to prevent asthma attacks.

Intal® is NOT to be administered by EMTBs per Maryland Medical Protocols

Drug Action:	Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory. Prevents histamine release & other substances that cause hypersensitivity reactions.
WARNING:	Intal should not be taken during an asthma attack - It may make the attack WORSE!
Dose:	Usually 2 inhalations (puffs) b.i.d. (2x daily)
Supplied as:	Intal® Inhaler

Last edited: 9/24/2004