Azelta Nasal Spray
Nasal Spray
Opso Saline Ltd.Generic:
Azelastine HydrochlorideWeight:
137 mcg/spraybest Price:
৳ 180.54Generic
Azelastine Hydrochloride
Indications
Azelastine Hydrochloride nasal spray is an H1-receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and pediatric patients 5 years and older and for the treatment of the symptoms of vasomotor rhinitis in adults and adolescent patients 12 years and older.
Pharmacology
Azelastine, a phthalazinone derivative, exhibits histamine H1 receptor antagonist activity in isolated tissues, animal models and humans. It is administered as a racemic mixture with no difference in pharmacologic activity noted between the enantiomers in invitro studies. The major metabolite, desmethylazelastine, also possesses H1-receptor antagonist activity.
Dosage Administration
The recommended dosage of Azelastine Nasal Spray in adults and adolescent patients 12 years and older with seasonal allergic rhinitis is one or two sprays per nostril twice daily. The recommended dosage of Azelastine Nasal Spray in pediatric patients 5 years to 11 years of age is one spray per nostril twice daily.: The recommended dosage of Azelastine Nasal Spray in adults and adolescent patients 12 years and older with vasomotor rhinitis is two sprays per nostril twice daily. Administer Azelastine Nasal Spray by the intranasal route only.: Prime Azelastine Nasal Spray before initial use by releasing 4 sprays or until a fine mist appears. When Azelastine Nasal Spray has not been used for 3 or more days, reprime with 2 sprays or until a fine mist appears. Avoid spraying Azelastine Nasal Spray into the eyes.
Contraindications
Headache, dizziness, sneezing, nosebleed, nausea, stinging or itching in nose, dry mouth, sore throat, bitter taste etc.
Side Effects
Use in pregnancy: The effects of Azelastine during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. Azelastine should be administered during pregnancy, if the potential benefit justifies the potential risks to fetus. Use in nursing mother: It is not known whether Azelastine is excreted in human milk. However, caution should be exercised when Azelastine is administered to a nursing mother.
Pregnancy And Lactation
In clinical trials, the occurrence of somnolence has been reported in some patients taking Azelastine nasal spray; due caution should therefore be exercised when driving a car or operating potentially dangerous machinery. Concurrent use of this nasal spray with alcohol or other CNS depressants should be avoided because additional reductions in alertness and additional impairment of CNS performance may occur.
Therapeutic
Nasal Anti-histamine preparations
Storage Conditions
Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool and dry place protected from light. Do not freeze.
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