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Shop products for Azelastine  Also indexed as: Astelin®, Rhinolast®
Azelastine nasal spray is used to treat the symptoms of
seasonal allergies of the nose, such as sneezing, itching, and runny nose. Preliminary
studies also show that azelastine might prevent mouth ulceration resulting from cancer chemotherapy. Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem
contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized
interactions.
Avoid: Adverse interaction—Avoid these supplements
when taking this medication because taking them together may cause undesirable or dangerous
results. |
Alcohol |
| Depletion or interference |
None known |
| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known |
| Supportive interaction |
None known |
| Reduced drug
absorption/bioavailability |
None known |
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence. Interaction with Food and Other CompoundsAlcohol
Drinking alcoholic beverages while using azelastine may increase side effects such as
drowsiness, dizziness, and poor coordination.1 Therefore, people using azelastine
nasal spray should avoid drinking alcohol, especially when they must stay alert. References1. Sifton DW, ed. Physicians’ Desk Reference. Montvale,
NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 2000, 3147–8. |
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