Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Solution and Rituximab

• Generic Name: cromolyn
• Dosage Forms: inhalation solution
• Other Brand Names: Gastrocrom

Cromolyn sodium works by preventing the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Cromolyn sodium is used to treat the symptoms of a condition called mastocytosis, which can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headaches, stomach pain, itchy skin, and flushing (warmth or redness under the skin).

Cromolyn sodium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: rituximab
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Rituxan, Truxima

Rituximab is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Rituximab is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat the following conditions in adults:

• non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia;

• rheumatoid arthritis;

• certain rare disorders that cause inflammation of blood vessels and other tissues in the body; or

• a severe autoimmune reaction that causes blisters and breakdown of the skin and mucous membranes.

Rituximab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.