Azelastine
- Generic Name
- Azelastine
- Brand Names
- Astelin, Astepro, Astepro Allergy, Dymista
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C22H24ClN3O
- CAS Number
- 58581-89-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- ZQI909440X
- Background
Azelastine, a phthalazine derivative, is an antihistamine available as an intranasal spray for the treatment of allergic and vasomotor rhinitis and as an ophthalmic solution for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. It is a racemic mixture, though there is no noted difference in pharmacologic activity between enantiomers, and was first granted FDA approv...
- Indication
Intranasal azelastine is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 5 years and older and for the symptomatic treatment of vasomotor rhinitis in patients 12 years and older. Ophthalmic azelastine solution is indicated for the treatment of itchy eyes associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
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- Associated Conditions
- Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC), Allergic Rhinitis (AR), Allergy to Tree Pollen, Atopy Keratoconjunctivitis, Blepharitis allergic, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR), Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis, Allergic eye disorders
- Associated Therapies
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