Generic name:azelastine (nasal route) [ ay-ze-LAS-teen ]
Drug class:Nasal antihistamines and decongestants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 30, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Astelin
- Astelin Ready-Spray
- Astepro
Available Dosage Forms:
- Spray
Therapeutic Class: Nasal Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Antihistamine
Uses for Astelin Ready-Spray
Azelastine nasal spray is used to help relieve symptoms (eg, stuffy or runny nose, itching, sneezing) of seasonal (short-term) or perennial (year-round) allergic rhinitis (hay fever), vasomotor rhinitis, or other upper respiratory allergies.
Azelastine is an antihistamine. It works by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Histamine can cause itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Astelin Ready-Spray
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Astepro® nasal spray in children. However, safety and efficacy have not been established to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis in children younger than 2 years of age and perennial allergic rhinitis in children younger than 6 months of age.
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the use...
