Alocril

Eye, Asthma, Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC)

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Alocril

What is Alocril

Nedocromil

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Zyflo is a medication that prevents the activation of immune cells related to asthma, such as eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, mast cells, monocytes, and platelets. It belongs to the pyranoquinolone family of drugs.

Tilade

is the brand name

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Alocril Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Tilade

Nedocromil

1992

3

Effectiveness

How Alocril Affects Patients

Nedocromil is a drug that reduces inflammation. It is usually taken through the nose or mouth and can help lessen asthma symptoms such as early and late reactions to allergens, and difficulty breathing.

How Alocril works in the body

Nedocromil stops certain cells in the lungs from releasing substances that can cause asthma symptoms. These substances are normally released by eosinophils, neutrophils, macrophages, mast cells, monocytes, and platelets. Nedocromil also blocks nerve signals that cause bronchoconstriction, which is the tightening of the airways. It does not have any of the effects of bronchodilators, antihistamines, or corticosteroids.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested dosage of Alocril is contingent upon the diagnosed situation, including Asthma, Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC) and Hay Fever. The extent of dosage is contingent upon the method of administration (e.g. Liquid or Solution / drops) exhibited in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Eye

20.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 %, 2.0 mg, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/dose

, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Oral, Aerosol, metered - Oral

Asthma

20.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 %, 2.0 mg, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/dose

, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Oral, Aerosol, metered - Oral

Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC)

20.0 mg/mL, , 2.0 %, 2.0 mg, 2.0 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/dose

, Ophthalmic, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Ophthalmic, Liquid, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Oral, Aerosol, metered - Oral

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Alocril.

Common Alocril Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abacavir

Minor

Nedocromil may decrease the excretion rate of Abacavir which could result in a higher serum level.

Aclidinium

Minor

Nedocromil may decrease the excretion rate of Aclidinium which could result in a higher serum level.

Acrivastine

Minor

Nedocromil may decrease the excretion rate of Acrivastine which could result in a higher serum level.

Albutrepenonacog alfa

Minor

Nedocromil may decrease the excretion rate of Albutrepenonacog alfa which could result in a higher serum level.

Allylestrenol

Minor

Nedocromil may decrease the excretion rate of Allylestrenol which could result in a higher serum level.

Alocril Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Side effects of this drug include headache, stuffy nose, burning, itching, or stinging in the eyes, a bad taste in the mouth, coughing, difficulty breathing, wheezing, pink eye, blurry vision, trouble seeing at night, and being more sensitive to sunlight.

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Alocril Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Alocril?

154 active clinical trials are presently studying the potential of Alocril in treating Asthma, Eye Conditions and Hay Fever.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Asthma

87 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC)

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2

Eye

0 Actively Recruiting

Alocril Reviews: What are patients saying about Alocril?

5

Patient Review

5/10/2008

Alocril for Allergic Conjunctivitis

I highly recommend these eye drops! They work better than any other Drops or ointments I've tried in the past.

5

Patient Review

4/12/2014

Alocril for Allergic Conjunctivitis

Alocril has been a godsend for my seasonal allergies. It's way more effective than Azelastine, and I only need to use it twice a day.

4.7

Patient Review

10/26/2008

Alocril for Allergic Conjunctivitis

Alocril was, by far, the most effective of all the prescription eye drops I've tried for my allergies. Not only did it work well, but I also didn't experience any unpleasant side effects. This medication significantly reduced the number of allergy attacks I had while taking it.
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Patient Q&A Section about alocril

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the mechanism of action of nedocromil?

"Nedocromil's mechanism of action may be partly due to blocking of nerve impulses and release of neuropeptides such as substance P, neurokinin A, and calcitonin-geneñrelated peptides. This results in prevention of bronchoconstriction caused by bradykinin."

Answered by AI

What is Alocril used for?

"Alocril, or nedocromil, is a prescription eye drop used to treat itchy eyes related to allergies. Alocril was also available as an inhalation solution for treating asthma under the brand name Tilade, but that medication is no longer available."

Answered by AI

What type of drug is nedocromil?

"Nedocromil is used to treat itchy eyes that are caused by allergies. Allergy symptoms happen when cells in your body called mast cells release substances after you come in contact with something to which you are allergic. Nedocromil belongs to a class of drugs called mast cell stabilizers."

Answered by AI

How long to wait between eye drops?

"Be sure to space out your drops when taking multiple medications- waiting 5 to 10 minutes in between. This will ensure that each drop is effective and that you aren't rinsing the first drop out with the second."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Alocril

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Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Asthma

18 - 60
All Sexes
Mayfield Heights, OH

Asthma is a common respiratory condition that can be difficult to control despite the use of medications such as inhalers, oral steroids or even injectable medications. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is a hands-on technique used to improve the chest structure and function and may help in improving breathing. Previous research showed that OMT in asthma patients, can improve the movement of the ribs and improve the "peak flow" which is the maximum rate at which a person can exhale air after taking a deep breath. However, no studies have evaluated the impact of OMT on lung inflammation. This single-site research study at University Hospitals aims to evaluate whether Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) can reduce lung inflammation and improve breathing and lung function in adult patients with asthma. The lung function will be evaluated by Spirometry which is a test that measures how much air you can breathe in and out of your lungs, as well as how quickly and easily you can exhale air. The lung inflammation will be measured using a device that can detect how much you are breathing out Nitric Oxide which is a gas produced by inflamed cells in the lungs, this test is called: Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide or FeNO. Approximately 100 participants will be enrolled.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Allergy Immunology Associates

Nancy Wasserbauer-Kingston, DO

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Salbutamol for Athletic Performance

18 - 55
All Sexes
Vancouver, Canada

β2-Agonists, commonly used to treat asthma, have also been used by athletes to enhance performance, leading to their ban by the International Olympic Committee in 1972. Research has shown non-asthmatics receive no benefit from these drugs at therapeutic dosages; however, many elite athletes still use them, and asthmatic athletes often win more Olympic medals. In some non-asthmatics, β2-agonists may improve breathing limitations during high intensity exercise, which may improve performance. Therefore, we aim to examine if there is a select group of non-asthmatic individuals who experience breathing limitations that may receive benefit from β2-agonists.

Waitlist Available
Paid Trial

St. Paul's Hospital

Jordan A Guenette, PhD

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PF-07275315 for Asthma

18 - 70
All Sexes
Mobile, AL

The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn about the safety and effects of the study medicine (called PF-07275315) for the potential treatment of moderate-to-severe asthma. Asthma is a condition that makes it challenging to breathe, which negatively impacts the quality of life and functioning of people who are affected. This study is seeking participants who: * Are 18 to 70 years old * Have had moderate-to-severe asthma for at least 12 months that is not well controlled * Have been taking their regular maintenance treatment(s) for asthma over the last 12 months All participants will receive PF-07275315 or a placebo. A placebo does not have any medicine in it but looks just like the medicine being studied. PF-07275315 or placebo will be given as multiple shots in the clinic over the course of 12 weeks. We will compare the experiences of people receiving PF-07275315 to those of the people who do not. This will help us determine if PF-07275315 is safe and effective. Participants will be involved in this study for about 9.5 months. During this time, they will have 10 visits at the study clinic.

Phase 2
Recruiting

Velocity Clinical Research, Mobile (+10 Sites)

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Pfizer

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Corticosteroids for Asthma

18+
All Sexes
Hamilton, Canada

Most individuals with asthma can effectively manage their symptoms and maintain normal lung function using inhaled medications, unfortunately, there is a subset of asthma sufferers whose symptoms, lung function, and risk of asthma attacks remain unimproved despite conventional inhaled medications. There could be several reasons for this. One possibility is that inhaled medications fail to reach the intended areas within the lungs, due to structural abnormalities within the airways themselves. Much like road conditions or closures can impede the speed and efficiency of vehicle travel, factors such as airway narrowing or mucus blockages, which are common in asthma, can obstruct the passage of inhaled medications through the airways. Our team has now optimized advanced medical imaging techniques, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT), required to investigate this. This study will use these imaging methods to visually assess and measure individual patients' airways and determine whether abnormal airway structures impact how well they respond to inhaled and orally delivered medications. We anticipate finding that abnormal airway structures make inhaled medications less effective, but that they do not affect the response to oral medications.

Phase 4
Recruiting

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton (+1 Sites)

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