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Azelastine Hydrochloride

Generic name
Azelastine Hydrochloride
Common brand names
Astepro Allergy
Medication class
Intranasal antihistamine

Overview

Its medication class is Intranasal antihistamine. Common uses include Nasal allergy symptoms including sneezing and watery discharge. Product forms and labels can differ, so follow the specific package instructions and ask a pharmacist or qualified healthcare professional about individual questions.

How to Take it

Route
Intranasal spray.
Time of day
Use on a regular daily schedule for allergy control or as relief-only per label.
With food/water
Not applicable orally.
Preparation
Gently clear nostrils first, then spray as marked and avoid touching tip to mucosa/skin.
Safe dose
Use minimum effective sprays per nostril.
Max dose
Follow label cap per nostril/day and duration limits (especially for decongestants).
Frequency
Often 1–2 times daily; some decongestants every 10–12 hours.
Other recommendations
Avoid long-term continuous decongestant sprays beyond labeled duration.

Common uses

  • Nasal allergy symptoms including sneezing and watery discharge

Common side effects

  • Nasal irritation
  • sneezing
  • bitter taste
  • headache
  • fatigue
  • and drowsiness

Important warnings

  • Avoid concurrent sedating agents if dizziness occurs. Can cause taste disturbance and eye irritation; do not overuse beyond label. Not a substitute for anaphylaxis treatment. Use caution with glaucoma or severe asthma and seek evaluation if persistent visual changes or severe drowsiness.

General interactions information

Caution with alcohol/CNS depressants and sedating medicines.

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