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 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
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
Products Levocabastine is commercially available as eye drops and as a nasal spray (Livostin). It has been approved in many countries since 1992. See also under levocabastine eye drops. Structure and properties Levocabastine (C26H29FN2O2, Mr = 420.52 g/mol) is a substituted cyclohexylpiperidine derivative. In medicinal products, levocabastine hydrochloride, which is practically insoluble in water, is … Levocabastine: Drug Effects, Side Effects, Dosage and Uses
Products Levocabastine is commercially available as eye drops and as a nasal spray (Livostin). The drops have been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure and properties Levocabastine (C26H29FN2O2, Mr = 420.5 g/mol) is a substituted cyclohexylpiperidine derivative. In medicinal products, levocabastine hydrochloride, which is practically insoluble in water, is in the form of a … Levocabastine Eye Drops
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
Definition Eye drops are sterile, aqueous or oily solutions or suspensions of one or more active ingredients for dropwise application to the eye. They may contain excipients. Aqueous preparations in multi-dose containers must contain a suitable preservative if the preparation is not itself sufficiently antimicrobial. Eye drops without preservatives must be marketed in single-dose containers. … Eye Drops for Dry, Red, Pink or Itchy Eyes
Definition Levocabastine is a drug from the group of so-called antihistamines. They are mainly used in the treatment of seasonal, allergic complaints such as hay fever. Preparations containing levocabastine are available as eye drops or nasal sprays, but only rarely as tablets. They are only available in pharmacies but without a prescription. Effect Histamine is … Levocabastine
Dosage forms Levocabastine is successfully used especially for seasonal allergic conjunctival irritation. The drug is an antihistamine that neutralizes and inhibits the histamine released by the body during an allergic reaction. Eye drops act locally and relatively quickly. Irritated conjunctiva, which can often burn and redden due to the histamine released, are quickly healed by … Dosage forms | Levocabastine
Dosage of Levocabastine As eye drops, levocabastine should be administered twice daily, one drop in each eye. For nasal spray, 2 strokes should be taken twice a day if allergic symptoms occur. As a preventive measure, antihistamine preparations should rather not be taken. Cortisone as an alternative If levocabastine does not have sufficient effect, consideration … Dosage of Levocabastine | Levocabastine
Introduction Eye drops are a liquid solution which can be administered to the eye in the form of individual drops. Livocab® eye drops also contain Livocab®, which corresponds to the active ingredient levocabastine. Livocab® eye drops are mostly used for allergic eye diseases and can be applied to children as young as one year old. … Livocab® eye drops
