# Azelastine Hcl (Azelastine Hydrochloride)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/azelastine-hcl
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Azelastine Hcl?

Azelastine Hcl (brand name: Azelastine Hydrochloride) is an antihistamine taken nasal. It is prescribed to treat conjunctivitis, allergic, rhinitis. Across the United States, 57,000 doctors prescribe Azelastine to approximately 805,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Azelastine Hydrochloride

## Indications

Azelastine Hcl is prescribed for several conditions including conjunctivitis, allergic, rhinitis, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Conjunctivitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/conjunctivitis)
- [Allergic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/allergic)
- [Rhinitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/rhinitis)
- [Allergic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/allergic)
- [Perennial](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/perennial)
- [Rhinitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/rhinitis)
- [Vasomotor](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/vasomotor)

## Mechanism of action

blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: antihistamines
- Route of administration: NASAL

## Common side effects

bitter taste, dysesthesia, epistaxis, headache, nasal burning, paroxysmal sneezing, pharyngitis, rhinitis

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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