Cat Allergy

Symptoms A cat allergy manifests itself similarly to hay fever. Possible symptoms include an allergic rhinitis, sneezing, coughing, asthma, shortness of breath, wheezing, allergic conjunctivitis, eye watering, hives, dermatitis, rash when scratching, and itching. Complications include the development of asthma and chronic sinusitis. Patients often suffer from other allergies. Causes The cause is type 1 … Cat Allergy

Azelastine

Products Azelastine is available as a nasal spray and in eye drop form (eg, Allergodil, Dymista + fluticasone, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1994. Structure and properties Azelastine (C22H24ClN3O, Mr = 381.9 g/mol) is present in drugs as azelastine hydrochloride, a white to almost white crystalline powder. It is a phthalazinone … Azelastine

Cow’s Milk Allergy

Symptoms The possible symptoms of cow’s milk allergy include: Itching and a furry feeling in the mouth and throat, swelling, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (including blood in the stool), abdominal pain Skin rash, often around the mouth, urticaria (hives), eczema, flushing. Whistling, wheezing breathing, cough. Runny nose, nasal itching, nasal congestion. Allergic conjunctivitis The symptoms may … Cow’s Milk Allergy

Terfenadine: Effects, Uses & Risks

Terfenadine is an anti-allergic drug and is used to treat allergic reactions. Because it competes for the receptor site for histamine in the human body, the body’s own hormone histamine can no longer dock. Histamine is responsible for allergic symptoms such as itching and redness. Terfenadine is administered in tablet form. It has been withdrawn … Terfenadine: Effects, Uses & Risks

House Dust Mite Allergy

Symptoms A dust mite allergy manifests itself in allergic symptoms. These include: Perennial allergic rhinitis: sneezing, runny nose, in the later course of the disease rather a chronically stuffy nose. Allergic conjunctivitis: itchy, watery, swollen and red eyes. Sinusitis with headache and facial pain Lower respiratory tract: cough, bronchial asthma. Itching, rash, eczema, exacerbation of … House Dust Mite Allergy

Antazoline: Antihistamine

Products Antazoline is fixed combination with tetryzoline in the form of eye drops commercially available (Spersallerg, Spersallerg SDU). It has been approved in many countries since 1967. Structure and properties Antazoline (C17H19N3, Mr = 265.35 g/mol) is present in drugs as antazoline hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is … Antazoline: Antihistamine

Antiallergics

Products Anti-allergy medications are available in numerous dosage forms. These include tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, nasal sprays, eye drops, inhalation preparations, and injectables. Structure and properties Antiallergic drugs do not have a uniform chemical structure. However, several groups within the class can be identified (see below). Effects Antiallergic drugs have antiallergic, antiinflammatory, immunosuppressive, antihistamine, and … Antiallergics

Cromoglicic Acid Eye Drops

Products Cromoglicic acid eye drops have been approved in many countries since 1977 (Opticrom, generic). Structure and properties The eye drops contain sodium cromoglicate (C23H14Na2O11, Mr = 512.3 g/mol), a white, crystalline, hygroscopic powder that is soluble in water. It is the disodium salt of cromoglicic acid. Effects Sodium cromoglicate (ATC S01GX01) is mast cell … Cromoglicic Acid Eye Drops

Lodoxamide

Products Lodoxamide is commercially available in the form of eye drops (Alomide). The drug is not registered in many countries. Structure and properties Lodoxamide (C11H6ClN3O6, Mr = 311.6 g/mol) is present in the drug as lodoxamide trometamol, a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. See also under trometamol. Effects Lodoxamide (ATC S01GX05) has … Lodoxamide

Ectoin

Products In many countries, medical products containing Ectoin include the following: Triofan hay fever, nasal spray (2%) and eye drops (2%). Triofan Naturel, nasal spray (2%) Sanadermil EctoinAcute cream (7%, for dermatitis). Collypan Dry Eyes, eye drops (0.5% Ectoin, 0.2% sodium hyaluronate). Structure and properties Ectoine or 2-methyl-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidine-4-carboxylic acid (C6H10N2O2, Mr = 142.2 g/mol) exists … Ectoin

Olopatadine

Products Olopatadine is commercially available in the form of eye drops (Opatanol). It has been approved in many countries since 2003. Structure and properties Olopatadine (C21H23NO3, Mr = 337.41 g/mol) is present in drugs as olopatadine hydrochloride. It is a dihydrodibenzoxepin derivative with a tricyclic structure. Effects Olopatadine (ATC S01GX09) has antihistamine, antiallergic, and mast … Olopatadine

Ketotifen

Products Ketotifen is commercially available in tablet form and as eye drops (Zaditen, Zabak). It has been approved in many countries since 1977. See also under ketotifen eye drops. Structure and properties Ketotifen (C19H19NOS, Mr = 309.43 g/mol) is a tricyclic benzocycloheptathiophene derivative structurally related to pizotifen (Mosegor, out of commerce). It is present in … Ketotifen