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Azelastine Hydrochloride

Generic: AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Somerset Therapeutics, LLC
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
OPHTHALMIC
FDA Set ID
72406ded-7886-41fb-b5c8-2d27a149aa34
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Azelastine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.05% is indicated for the treatment of itching of the eye associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
Warnings
WARNINGS: Azelastine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.05% is for ocular use only and not for injection or oral use.
Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS: In controlled multiple-dose studies where patients were treated for up to 56 days, the most frequently reported adverse reactions were transient eye burning/stinging (approximately 30%), headaches (approximately 15%) and bitter taste (approximately 10%).

The occurrence of these events was generally mild.

The following events were reported in 1–10% of patients: asthma, conjunctivitis, dyspnea, eye pain, fatigue, influenza-like symptoms, pharyngitis, pruritus, rhinitis and temporary blurring.

Some of these events were similar to the underlying disease being studied.