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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Astelin

Astelin has 28 Side Effects total
13 are Life Threatening
2 Occur Most Frequently

Uses of Astelin
 
Astelin is also known by the generic name Azelastine


USES:
Azelastine is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by seasonal allergies and other allergic conditions. This medication is an antihistamine. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for allergic symptoms.


Astelin has 13 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Astelin
Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Astelin
Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Astelin
Critical Seriousness - Cough is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Astelin
Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Astelin
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Astelin
Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Astelin
Critical Seriousness - Pain in the Eye - Ocular Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Astelin
Critical Seriousness - Painful, Red or Swollen Mouth - Stomatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Astelin
Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Astelin
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Astelin
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Astelin
Critical Seriousness - Red Eyes - Ocular Redness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Astelin

Astelin has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Astelin
Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Astelin

Astelin Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Astelin has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Astelin has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Astelin has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Astelin has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Astelin has 2 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Astelin.

Astelin Nasal Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Contraindication Warnings 

Drowsy - Drowsiness is a contraindication of Astelin.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Astelin.

Astelin has 6 related brands and strengths:
 
Astelin 137 Mcg Nasal Spray Aerosol

Astepro 0.15 % (205.5 Mcg) Nasal Spray

Azelastine 0.05 % Eye Drops

Azelastine 0.15 % (205.5 Mcg) Nasal Spray

Azelastine 137 Mcg Nasal Spray Aerosol

Optivar 0.05 % Eye Drops

Astelin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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