Dymista
utilized to manage allergic rhinitis to alleviate nasal congestion and sneezing.
Strengths: 50/140mcg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Therapeutic class
Nasal Corticosteroid; Antihistamine
- Pharmacological class
Corticosteroid; H1 Receptor Antagonist
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to fluticasone; hypersensitivity to azelastine
- Minor side effects
dysgeusia; epistaxis; headache
- Moderate side effects
nasal ulceration; nasal irritation
- Dosage forms
Nasal spray, suspension
- Administration route
Nasal use
- Patient summary
utilized to manage allergic rhinitis to alleviate nasal congestion and sneezing.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Viatris
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
- Drug interactions
ritonavir; ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
Children 12 years and over
Precautions and warnings
use with caution in patients with recent nasal surgery; monitor for systemic corticosteroid effects with prolonged use
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention; nasal septal perforation — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
A combination of a glucocorticoid and a histamine H1 receptor antagonist. It works by reducing nasal inflammation and blocking histamine activity to reduce allergic symptoms.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: use only if clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: consult a doctor before use as it is unknown if the medicine passes into breast milk.
Dymista
utilized to manage allergic rhinitis to alleviate nasal congestion and sneezing.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Fluticasone, Azelastine
- Listed indication(s): Allergic Rhinitis