Azelastin Hydrochloride Nasal prep

Indications

Azelastin Hydrochloride Nasal prep is used for: Allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis.

Adult Dose

Allergic Rhinitis: Adults: 2 sprays per nostril twice daily.

Child Dose

Allergic Rhinitis: Children 5 years to 11 years of age: 1 spray into each nostril twice daily. Children >12 years: 2 sprays per nostril twice daily.

Renal Dose

Administration

Prime with 4 sprays before initial use; if idle for 3 days, reprime with 2 sprays

Contra Indications

Known hypersensitivity to Azelastine Hydrochloride or any of its components.

Precautions

In clinical trials, the occurrence of somnolence has been reported in some patients taking Azelastine Hydrochloride Nasal Spray; due caution should therefore be exercised when driving a car or operating potentially dangerous machinery. Concurrent use of Azelastine Hydrochloride Nasal Spray with Alcohol or other CNS depressants should be avoided because additional reductions in alertness and additional impairment of CNS performance may occur. Lactation: Not known if excreted in breast milk; use caution

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Azelastin Hydrochloride Nasal prep : >10% Bitter taste (8-19.7%),Headache (8-14.8%),Somnolence (1-11.5%),Cold symptoms/rhinitis (2-17%),Cough (11%) 1-10% Nasal burning (4.1%),Sneezing (3.1%),Dry mouth (2.8%),Nausea (2.8%),Conjunctivitis (2-5%),Asthma (5%),Fatigue (2.3%),Rhinitis (2.3%),Pharyngitis (4%),Dizziness (2%),Weight increase (2%),Myalgia (<2%) <1% Amenorrhea,Breast pain,Constipation,Contact dermatitis,Eczema,Flushing,Glossitis,Hyperkinesia,Hypertension,Tachycardia,Vertigo,Vomiting

Mechanism of Action

Azelastine blocks histamine H1-receptor activity and inhibits release of inflammatory mediators from mast cells.