azelastine (Astelin, Optivar, Azeptin, Azelastinum, Astepro)
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Introduction
Tradename: Astelin (nasal spray)
Tradename: Optivar (ophthalmic agent)
Indications
- allergic rhinitis (nasal spray)
- allergic conjunctivitis (ophthalmic agent)
- nonallergic vasomotor rhinitis[3]
- antiviral activity against respiratory tract infections (nasal spray)
Dosage
- 2 sprays/nostril BID (nasal spray)
- Astepro allegedly tastes better than Astelin
- azelastine, 0.1%, nasal spray TID for Covid-19 prophylaxis
- 1 drop BID (ophthalmic agent)
Mechanism of action
More general terms
Component of
References
- ↑ http://www.optivar.com
- ↑ Prescriber's Letter 16(3): 2009 New Formulation: Astepro (Azelastine) Nasal Spray Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=250309&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Deprecated Reference
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Lehr T, Meiser P, Selzer D et al Azelastine Nasal Spray for Prevention of SARS-CoV-2 Infections: A Phase 2 Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med. 2025 Sep 2. PMID: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40892398 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2838335