Tilade Side Effects
Generic Name: nedocromil
Note: This document contains side effect information about nedocromil. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Tilade.
Applies to nedocromil: inhalation aerosol with adapter
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects have included unpleasant taste which was reported in approximately 13% of patients receiving nedocromil (the active ingredient contained in Tilade) and resulted in drug withdrawal in up to 3%. Less commonly, nedocromil has caused nausea and vomiting (2% to 4%).[Ref]
Respiratory
Throat irritation may be relieved by drinking water before and after inhalation of nedocromil (the active ingredient contained in Tilade) Use of a beta-2 agonist prior to nedocromil inhalation may relieve cough and bronchospasm.[Ref]
Respiratory side effects have included cough and throat irritation in 6% to 7% of patients treated with nedocromil. Bronchospasm has been induced in 5% of patients.[Ref]
Nervous system
Nervous system side effects have included headache in up to 6% of patients treated. Less commonly dizziness has been reported.[Ref]
Hepatic
Hepatic side effects have included elevations of liver function tests (SGPT) in approximately 3% of patients treated with nedocromil (the active ingredient contained in Tilade) [Ref]
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