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ASTELIN (azelastine HCl) Nasal Spray,
137 mcg, is the only marketed second-generation antihistamine that has
been approved by the FDA to treat the symptoms of both seasonal allergic
rhinitis in adults and children 5 years and older and nonallergic
vasomotor rhinitis in adults and children 12 years and older. Your doctor
may prescribe ASTELIN Nasal Spray |
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Astelin
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Astelin 17ml |
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Astelin 17ml |
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Astelin 17ml |
Medication Astelin Side Effects:
Patients
experience a full 12 hours of symptom relief with ASTELIN Nasal
Spray. However, as with any medication, ASTELIN Nasal Spray may
cause side effects in some patients. For adults and children 12
years and older with seasonal allergic rhinitis or nonallergic
vasomotor rhinitis, bitter taste, headache, somnolence, nasal
burning and rhinitis are the most commonly reported adverse
events.
However, in large patient studies, the discontinuation rates
(2.2%) due to adverse events while taking ASTELIN Nasal Spray
were not significantly different than those for placebo (2.8%).
Other adverse events that occurred in seasonal allergic rhinitis
patients 5 to 11 years of age treated with Astelin Nasal Spray
and that were not similarly represented in the adult population
include rhinitis/cold symptoms, cough, and conjunctivitis.
Precautions on using Astelin
Since some
patients may experience drowsiness, use of alcohol or other
central nervous system (CNS) depressants (such as sedatives and
tranquilizers) should be avoided because additional reductions
in alertness and impairment of CNS performance may occur.
Patients are advised to assess their individual responses to
this product before engaging in any activity requiring mental
alertness, such as driving a car or operating machinery.
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