_Azelastine

This medicine is used to relieve symptoms and complications related to the nose such as runny nose, itching, nasal congestion, sneezing and runny nose caused by allergies or other cases. Azelastine belongs to a group of drugs called antihistamines. This drug blocks a natural substance in the body called histamine, which is related to the occurrence of nasal complications

Description about_Azelastine

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Azelastine

PharmaceuticalClass

Antihistamine

ClassTherapy

Anti Allergy

PharmaceuticalForms

Nasal Spray

MechanismOfAction

Receptor Histamine Antagonist and Reduction of Histamine Release and Other Inflammatory Mediators

Indications

It is used to relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and children 5 years and older and to treat the symptoms of vasomotor rhinitis in adults and adolescents 12 years and older.

UseDuringPregnancy

This drug is classified as group C of pregnancy.

The amount of secretion of this drug in milk is unknown, so it is permissible to use this drug during pregnancy and lactation if its benefits are weighed against its harms and it is only allowed by the doctor's order..

Attention

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Before taking this medicine, consult your doctor in the following cases:

  • A history of sensitivity to azalastine or any other substance.
  • Pregnancy and lactation.
  • Concomitant use with other drugs, especially alcohol and drugs that weaken the nervous system.

Precautions

Take the medication according to your doctor's instructions and at regular intervals, and avoid overdose.

Do not use the nasal spray for more than one person.

This medication may rarely cause confusion and drowsiness. When taking this medicine, avoid driving and operating machinery that requires full alertness.

Avoid using alcohol, cimetidine, ketoconazole, and drugs that weaken the nervous system (CNS) at the same time as this medicine.

Use this medicine only for use inside the nose, avoid spraying it in the eyes.

SideEffects

In parallel with the desired therapeutic effects, any drug may cause some unwanted side effects. Consult your doctor if any of the following occur:

allergic reactions, difficulty breathing, any vision problems, or pain and redness of Eyes, presence of blood in the urine, high heart rate, sore mouth or lips.

AmountAndMethod

The dosage of each drug is determined by the doctor. But the usual dose of this drug is as follows:

Adults and children over 12 years old:

1 or 2 puffs in each nostril 2 times a day.

Children 5 to 11 years old:

1 puff in each nostril 2 times a day.

This medicine is not recommended for children under 5 years of age.

Maintenance

  • Keep the medicine out of reach of children.
  • Avoid using expired medicine and keeping it longer than necessary.
  • Keep the medicine at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius, away from light and avoid freezing and putting it in the refrigerator.
  • 6 months after the first use, throw away the remaining medicine.

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