How azelastine works In allergies, for example to grass pollen or animal hair, substances that are actually harmless (allergens) trigger an excessive immune reaction in the body. Experts have not yet conclusively clarified why this happens in some people. However, the course of an allergic reaction is now very well understood and has enabled the … Azelastine: Effects, Uses, Side Effects
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
Definition The dispensing of licensed medicines is strictly regulated by law in many countries. Drugs may be available by prescription (prescription-only), nonprescription, and over-the-counter. Typical dispensing points are pharmacies, drugstores and doctors’ offices, provided that self-dispensing is permitted by the canton. Category E drugs may also be sold in the retail trade, for example in … Dispensing Categories of Medicinal Products
Symptoms Watery runny nose (rhinorrhea) occurs in association with eating. There is usually no itching, sneezing, eye involvement, or stuffy nose as in allergic rhinitis, for example, hay fever. Runny nose while eating is bothersome and a psychosocial problem. Causes Stimulation of muscarinic receptors (parasympathetic nervous system). Post-traumatic or after surgery Idiopathic Histamine intolerance Trigger … Gustatory Rhinitis (Runny Nose During Eating)
Products Nasal sprays are very widely used and there are many different products on the market, which are approved drugs or medical devices (see below). Nasal sprays are also manufactured in pharmacies. Structure and properties Nasal sprays are solutions, emulsions, or suspensions intended for spraying into the nasal cavities. They may contain one or more … Nasal Sprays
Effects Antihistamine eye drops have antihistamine and antiallergic properties. They are more or less selective antagonists of histamine at the H1 receptor, abolish histamine effects and thus relieve symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling, and tearing. Compared with oral antihistamines, the effect occurs after only a few minutes and lasts up to 12 hours. Many … Antihistamine Eye Drops
Effects Antihistamine nasal sprays have antihistamine and antiallergic properties. They are antagonists of histamine at the H1 receptor, reversing histamine effects and thus relieving symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and runny nose. Azelastine is also mast cell stabilizing, which is considered a therapeutic advantage. Glucocorticoid nasal sprays are more effective than antihistamine nasal sprays, but … Antihistamine Nasal Sprays
Symptoms Symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis include itching, red eyes, eye watering, a thin discharge, and sneezing. The conjunctiva may be swollen, making it appear glassy. The itching and red eyes are particularly characteristic of the disease. Causes The inflammation is often caused by a pollen allergy (hay fever). In this case, it is also called … Allergic Conjunctivitis
Products The active ingredient fluticasone has been approved in many countries since 1994 and is included in numerous drugs: Powder inhalers (Arnuity Ellipta, Seretide + salmeterol, Relvar Ellipta + vilanterol, Trelegy Ellipta + vilanterol + umeclidinium bromide). Metered dose inhalers (Axotide, Seretide + salmeterol, Flutiform + formoterol). Nasal sprays (Avamys, Nasofan, Dymista + azelastine). Nasal … Fluticasone
Symptoms Possible symptoms of hay fever include: Allergic rhinitis: itchy, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing. Allergic conjunctivitis: red, itchy, watery eyes. Cough, mucus formation Itching in the mouth Swollen, blue discolored skin under the eyes Fatigue Sleep disturbance due to the discomfort Hay fever is often accompanied by other inflammatory diseases of the mucous membranes. … Hay Fever Causes
Symptoms The possible symptoms of a stuffy nose include difficult nasal breathing, swelling of the mucous membrane, a feeling of fullness, secretions, crusting, rhinitis, itching, and sneezing. The stuffy nose often occurs at night while lying down and also triggers insomnia, sore throat and headache. Causes A stuffy nose restricts the flow of air through … Blocked Nose
Introduction – What is Vividrin Acute Nasal Spray? The Vividrin acute nasal spray is an anti-allergic/antihistamine used for hay fever. Vividrin contains 0.14 mg of azelastine hydrochloride as the active ingredient per spray. This blocks the histamine receptors in the body that are responsible for triggering the allergic reaction, thus reducing the allergy symptoms. In … Vividrin® acute nasal spray
