Azelastine

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Desc:

Azelastine is an antihistamine, a chemical that blocks the effects of histamine, another chemical that is responsible for some of the symptoms in allergic reactions. Azelastine is chemically different from other antihistamines and is used only as a nasal inhaler for the treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, such as runny nose, sneezing, and nasal itching in adults and children 12 years of age and older. ...

Side Effect:

Azelastine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:bitter taste, tiredness, weight increase, muscle pain, nasal burning. ...

Precaution:

Before using azelastine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as preservatives like benzalkonium chloride), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.

Azelastine should be used during pregnancy only if the physician feels that the benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. It is not known whether azelastine passes into human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when azelastine is used by a nursing woman. ...