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, Oral, Aerosol, metered - Oral, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation)

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, Oral, Aerosol, metered - Oral, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation)

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, Oral, Aerosol, metered - Oral, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation)

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

77 Actively Recruiting

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

Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC)

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3

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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Community Program for Youth Well-Being

12 - 25
All Sexes
Waianae, HI

The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn if a community referral program can improve services for youth with mental health and chronic health conditions in a predominantly Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community. The main questions the trial aims to address are: * What is the best way for a community health center to connect youth with community programs rooted in cultural practices and traditions? * Does participation in community programs engage youth and mental health and chronic health outcomes? Participants will: * Participate in a community program for youth that will strengthen connection to 'āina (land) and culture. Programs in the summer are 5 hours per day, 4 days a week, for 4 weeks. Programs in the school-year are 2.5 hours per day, 2 days a week, for 16 weeks. * Take surveys on their demographics, general well-being, mental health, and chronic health conditions they may have at 4 different times: Before the program begins, immediately after the program finishes, 3-4 months after finishing, and 6-8 months after finishing. * Have an adult family member complete surveys on their youth's demographics and general well-being at the same 4 times

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center

May M Okihrio, MD, MS

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ENV-294 for Asthma

18 - 75
All Sexes
Medford, OR

This study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and potential efficacy of ENV-294 in adults with moderate to severe asthma who are receiving background treatment with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and long-acting beta₂-agonists (LABA). Participants will take oral ENV-294 or placebo once daily for 12 weeks. The study includes a screening period of up to 28 days before randomization to confirm eligibility. Study visits and assessments will be conducted to monitor safety, measure drug levels in the blood, and evaluate effects on asthma control and lung function.

Phase 2
Recruiting
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Velocity Clinical Research - Medford (+11 Sites)

Gurpreet Ahluwalia, PhD

Enveda Therapeutics

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Inhaled Corticosteroids + Azithromycin for Asthma

13 - 75
All Sexes
Aurora, CO

While asthma therapy is becoming more individualized based on asthma phenotypes, more research is needed to tailor newer therapies to individuals. Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) medications are the foundation of care for all individuals with persistent asthma. But ICS use is not without possible long term side effects. This study will compare two currently available approaches to reduce AEX in primary care patients: (1) use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) as part of rescue therapy, also known as MART (Maintenance And Reliever Therapy) or PARTICS (Patient Activated Reliever Trigger Inhaled Corticosteriods) therapy - either of these therapies will be called Rescue-Inhaled Corticosteroids or R-ICS pronounced "Ricks," and (2) use of azithromycin (AZ) as a preventive therapy. These treatments will be studied both individually and in combination.

Phase 4
Recruiting

DARTNet Institute (+12 Sites)

Wilson D Pace, MD, FAAFP

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