AZELASTINE

Overview

AZELASTINE is an Over-the-counter (OTC) drug.
Azelastine is a medication used to treat allergy symptoms of nose and eyes. It belongs to the class of Anti Histamines. It acts by preventing histamine release and by blocking histamine at receptors.
Common side effects includes unusual taste, Nose or Eye irritation and Headache.

Usage

AZELASTINE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry Cough, Headache, Sinusitis
AZELASTINE can address symptoms like: Runny Nose, Sneezing, Nasal Congestion

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Topical (Local Application)

Precautions

It may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Don’t Drive while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

AZELASTINE over-dosage can result in: Vomit, Head Headache, Ears Pain

Common Side-Effects

AZELASTINE : Epistaxis, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Sinusitis, Drowsiness, Decreased Taste

Serious Side-Effects

AZELASTINE : Headache, Hypertension, Tachycardia, Nausea, Throat Soreness, Weight Gain, Head Headache, Dizziness

Rare Side-Effects

AZELASTINE : Urticaria, Pruritus, Xerophthalmia, Vision Problems, Cough, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Difficulty Breathing, Mouth Soreness

Technical Classification

AZELASTINE is categorized as: NASAL ANTIHISTAMINES AND DECONGESTANTS / NASAL PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with AZELASTINE as Ingredient

ARZEP 0.1% W/V NASAL SPRAYAZELASTINE 0.1 %W/V
AZEFLO 50 MCG/140 MCG SPRAYAZELASTINE 140.0 MCG, FLUTICASONE 50.0 MCG
AZELAST 0.1% SPRAYAZELASTINE 0.1 %
AZELAST 0.5MG EYE DPSAZELASTINE 0.5 MG
AZENATE 357MCG/1MCG NASAL SPRAYFLUTICASONE 357.0 MCG, AZELASTINE 1.0 MCG
AZENATE DPSFLUTICASONE , AZELASTINE
COMBINASE AQ 50MCG/140MCG SPRAYAZELASTINE 140.0 MCG, FLUTICASONE 50.0 MCG
COMBINASE AQ N-INHAZELASTINE 140 MCG, FLUTICASONE 50 MCG
COMBINASE FT N-INHFLUTICASONE 9.8 GM, AZELASTINE NAN
COMBINASE FT NASAL SPRAYFLUTICASONE 9.8 GM, AZELASTINE
DUONASE 50 MCG/140 MCG NASAL SPRAYAZELASTINE 140.0 MCG, FLUTICASONE 50.0 MCG
DUOSPRAY 0.05%/0.14% NASAL SPRAYAZELASTINE 0.14 %, FLUTICASONE 0.05 %
EZICAS AZ 140 MCG/50 MCG NASAL SPRAYFLUTICASONE 140.0 MCG, AZELASTINE 50.0 MCG
FIVASA AZ 27.5 MCG/140 MCG NASAL SPRAYAZELASTINE 140.0 MCG, FLUTICASONE 27.5 MCG
FLORESP AZ 50 MCG/140 MCG NASAL SPRAYAZELASTINE 140.0 MCG, FLUTICASONE 50.0 MCG
FLUBLOCK AZ 50 MCG/140 MCG NASAL SPRAYAZELASTINE 140.0 MCG, FLUTICASONE 50.0 MCG
FLUBLOCK AZ N-INHAZELASTINE 140 MCG, FLUTICASONE 50 MCG
FURAMIST AZ NASAL SPRAYAZELASTINE 140.0 MCG, FLUTICASONE 27.5 MCG
FURAMIST-AZ N-SPYAZELASTINE 140 MCG, FLUTICASONE 27.5 MCG
FURAMOST AZ NASAL SPRAYFLUTICASONE , AZELASTINE
NASOCOM AZ NASAL SPRAYFLUTICASONE 140.0 MCG, AZELASTINE 50.0 MCG
NAZOMAC AF NASAL DPSAZELASTINE 140.0 MCG, FLUTICASONE 50.0 MCG
NAZOMAC AF NASAL SPRAYAZELASTINE 140 MCG, FLUTICASONE 50 MCG
NEZALAST 50 MCG/140 MCG NASAL SPRAYAZELASTINE 140.0 MCG, FLUTICASONE 50.0 MCG
OPTIHIST AZ (ENTOD) 0.50% EYE DPSAZELASTINE 0.5 %
OPTIHIST AZ EYE DPSAZELASTINE
SARNASE 50 MCG/140 MCG NASAL SPRAYAZELASTINE 140.0 MCG, FLUTICASONE 50.0 MCG