Azelastine (HCl)
Azelastine (HCl) Information

About Azelastine (HCl)

Azelastine (HCl) is antihistamine. Histamine mediate allergic and inflammatory reactions. Azelastine (HCl) is used to relieve symptoms related to allergic rhinitis. Antihistamine nasal spray is used for symtomatic relief of allergic rhinitis. By this route drug does not cause sedation although nasal irritation and taste dsturbance may occur.

Indications

Azelastine (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Allergic rhinitis, Asthma, Bronchitis, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Allergy.

Contraindication

Azelastine (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Azelastine (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Drowsiness.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Azelastine (HCl) include Convulsions, Drowsiness, Excitation.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Azelastine (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Tiredness, Drowsiness, Anorexia, Abdominal pain, Skin rashes, Dry mouth.

Warnings

Azelastine should be used with caution in patients with kidney, heart or liver disease, any allergy or high blood pressure. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.