<prompt> All of the following are true regarding sodium cromoglycate except:-Given in acute bronchial asthmaInhibits degranulation of mast cellsIt is not a bronchodilatorIt is given by inhalational route  <response>: Sodium cromoglycate and nedocromil prevent the degranulation of mast cells by trigger stimuli. Therefore, these are called mast cell stabilizers. These do not possess any bronchodilatory action. As already released mediators will continue to cause bronchospasm, These are indicated only for prophylaxis of bronchial asthma. These are given by inhalational route. 