Description; General description; Cromolyn sodium is a mast stabilizer, which is used to treat allergies. It is a bischromone and functions as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It inhibits the release of histamines from mast cells.; Application; Cromolyn sodium salt has been used to block mast cell activation and to inhibit histamine secretion from rodent peritoneal mast cells. It has also been used to stabilize mast cells.; Biochem/physiol Actions; Cromolyn blocks the release of histamine and other pro-inflammatory mediators from mast cells.; Features and Benefits; This compound was developed by Sanofi Aventis. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.