Azelastine
Azelastine is a nasal antihistamine for allergy symptoms. This catalogue lists one product, Dymista, which pairs 137 mcg azelastine with 50 mcg fluticasone propionate in a single spray.
Key points
- Azelastine is a nasal antihistamine that blocks histamine to reduce allergy symptoms.
- Dymista adds fluticasone propionate, a corticosteroid, so it targets both histamine and inflammation in one spray.
- Azelastine nasal spray can cause drowsiness, and alcohol can intensify this effect.
What separates Dymista from a plain azelastine spray
Dymista is the only azelastine product on this shelf, and it is a combination: 137 mcg azelastine paired with 50 mcg fluticasone propionate. Azelastine blocks histamine at the nasal lining, while fluticasone reduces the inflammation that drives congestion and swelling. Single-ingredient azelastine sprays such as Astelin carry only the antihistamine, so they address a narrower range of Allergic Rhinitis symptoms. Dymista sits in the Allergy Relief category.
