What is azelastine nasal spray good for?
Azelastine nasal spray is used to help relieve symptoms (eg, stuffy or runny nose, itching, sneezing) of seasonal (short-term) or perennial (year-round) allergic rhinitis (hay fever), vasomotor rhinitis, or other upper respiratory allergies. Azelastine is an antihistamine.
How long does azelastine spray take to work?
Azelastine (nasal) starts working in about 15 minutes. Before using azelastine (nasal) for the first time and when you haven’t used it in 3 days, spray it into the air until you see a fine mist. This is called priming and it helps make sure enough medicine comes out. Blow your nose before using the spray.
What is Astelin spray used for?
This medication is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by allergies or other conditions. Azelastine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines.
Does azelastine raise eye pressure?
increased pressure in the eye. wide-angle glaucoma. clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts. ulcers of the nasal septum.
Which is better Flonase or azelastine?
Compared with intranasal corticosteroids, azelastine nasal spray has a faster onset of action and a better safety profile, showing at least comparable efficacy with fluticasone propionate (Flonase®; GSK, USA), and a superior efficacy to mometasone furoate (Nasonex®; Schering Plough, USA).
Is Astelin a prescription?
Astelin is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of sneezing, runny or stuffy nose (Rhinitis) caused by seasonal allergies.
What are the side effects of azelastine?
A bitter taste in the mouth, drowsiness, tiredness, nasal discomfort, sneezing fits, cough, nose bleeds, runny nose, dry mouth, headache, or red eyes may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.