Drug reference
azelastine-fluticasone
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Drug class
Respiratory (Combination(Respiratory))
Mechanism of action
Azelastine: Phthalazinones derivative; elicits histamine H1-receptor antagonist activity; major metabolite (desmethylazelastine) also exhibits histamine H1-receptor antagonist activity. Fluticasone: Corticosteroid possessing anti-inflammatory activity; exact mechanism of action unknown, but shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory effect.
Common side effects
- Altered sense of taste
- Headache
- Nose Bleed
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is azelastine-fluticasone?
azelastine-fluticasone belongs to: Respiratory.
How does azelastine-fluticasone work?
Azelastine: Phthalazinones derivative; elicits histamine H1-receptor antagonist activity; major metabolite (desmethylazelastine) also exhibits histamine H1-receptor antagonist activity. Fluticasone: Corticosteroid possessing anti-inflammatory activity; exact mechanism of action unknown, but shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory effect.
What are the common side effects of azelastine-fluticasone?
Altered sense of taste, Headache, Nose Bleed
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