What is Allergospasmin?
Allergospasmin is a combination inhaler which, like aarane, contains the active ingredients cromoglic acid and reproterol. It is used for the preventive and symptomatic treatment of allergic asthma bronchiale.
Cromoglic acid acts as a mast cell stabilizer to prevent allergic reactions, while reproterol as beta-2-agonist expands the bronchi. Allergospasmin is available as a dosing aerosol.
Like Aarane, Allergospasmin is also used less frequently today, as inhalative corticoids are more effective in asthma therapy. But it remains an option for light allergic asthma.
Active Ingredients & Mechanism of Action
Active ingredient: Cromoglicinsäure, Reproterolhydrochlorid
Allergospasmin has two mechanisms:
Cromoglic acid:
- Stabilizes mast cell membranes
- Prevents release of histamine and leukotriene
- Prevents allergic reactions
- Needs regular application for full effect
Reproterol:
- Short-acting beta-2-agonist
- Fast bronchodilation (3-5 minutes)
- duration of action: 4-6 hours
- Symptomatic relief
Time:
- Reproterol: immediate effect (minutes)
- Cromoglic acid: preventive action after days to weeks of regular use
Who is it suitable for?
Allergospasmin is suitable for:
- Light allergic asthma
- Prevention of allergen-induced asthma
- Load asthma prophylaxis
- Patients with corticoid memory (light asthma)
Not suitable:
- Medium to heavy asthma
- As sole therapy for uncontrolled asthma
- As a replacement for inhalative corticoids in most patients
Available Dosages
Allergospasmin dosing aerosol:
- 1 mg cromoglic acid + 0.5 mg reproterol per stroke
- 2 strokes 3-4x daily
- Before allergen exposure: 2 strokes 10-15 min. before
Dosage form and pack sizes
The medicines catalogue lists one pack variant: one strength in one pack size.
- Dosage form
- Dosieraerosol
- Strengths
- 1/0,5 mg
- Pack sizes
- 200 Hübe units
| Strength | Pack | PZN | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/0,5 mg | 200 Hübe units | 00585012 | medications.detail.sections.packagesSupplyDays |
Packs listed in the German medicines catalogue. Which of them are currently available and what they cost is shown in the price overview.
The Pharmazentralnummer (PZN) is the nationwide unique identifier of a pack in Germany.
Duration is the catalogue value for the usual dosage. How long a pack actually lasts depends on the dose your doctor prescribes.
How to Take
Dosieraerosol: 1. Remove protective cap, shake Two. Deep exhalation 3. Close the mouthpiece 4. Breathe slowly, spray Five. Keep breath 10 seconds
Important:
- Regularly apply (preventive action)
- Patience – Cromoglic acid needs time
- Do not drop abruptly
Contraindications
Do not apply at:
- hypersensitivity to the active ingredients
Preview at:
- Severe heart disease
- thyroid hyperfunction
- phenochromocytoma
pregnant: Only with clear indication.
Style time: Benefit Risk Balance.
Possible Side Effects
- Husten after inhalation
- Rache irritation
- Taste disorders
Occasionally:
- Tremor
- Heart palp
- Headaches
- nausea
Selten:
- Paradox bronchospasmus
- Allergic reactions
Interactions
Reactions:
- Betablockers – can eliminate reproterol action
- MAO inhibitors – enhanced heart action
Sinful combination with:
- Antihistamines in allergic asthma
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Allergospasmin right for you?
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Important Notice
This information does not replace medical advice. If you have questions about your health or the suitability of this medication, please consult a doctor or pharmacist.
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