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Chromones
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Guide Notes: | do not confuse with CHROMANS |
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Cromolyn Sodium - A chromone complex that acts by inhibiting the release of chemical mediators from sensitized mast cells. It is used in the prophylactic treatment of both allergic and exercise-induced asthma, but does not affect an established asthmatic attack. |
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Flavonoids - A group of phenyl benzopyrans named for having structures like FLAVONES. |
Chromones Medical Definitions and Terms
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