Azelastine Spray
utilized to relieve seasonal allergy symptoms to address nasal congestion.
Strengths: 10ml
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Dymista; Allergodil
- Therapeutic class
Antihistamine
- Pharmacological class
H1-receptor antagonist
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity
- Precautions and warnings
may cause drowsiness
- Minor side effects
bitter taste; nasal irritation
- Moderate side effects
sneezing; epistaxis
- Serious side effects
bronchospasm — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Nasal spray, solution
- Administration route
Nasal use
- Patient summary
utilized to relieve seasonal allergy symptoms to address nasal congestion.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Meda Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
15–30 minutes
- Duration
12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature, do not refrigerate.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; sedatives
- Age restrictions
Applicable for ages 6 and older.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: use with caution. Breastfeeding: use with caution.
Mechanism of action
Azelastine is a selective H1-receptor antagonist that prevents the release of chemical mediators involved in allergic reactions, effectively reducing inflammation and rhinorrhoea.
Azelastine Spray
utilized to relieve seasonal allergy symptoms to address nasal congestion.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Azelastine
- Listed indication(s): Allergic Rhinitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis
Available option
- 6 sprays - 10 ml1346-10-ml-16247