Alternatives to azelastine
FDA shortage status is active for azelastine; 1 same-class SPL records are listed below for registry comparison only.
Brand: Astelin, Astepro
azelastine class peers while FDA lists an active shortage
azelastine (Astelin, Astepro) is on an FDA shortage listing while 1 other Antihistamine (Nasal) SPL records remain in this registry peer set (class inventory 2). Labeled indication field for azelastine: This medicine treats symptoms of seasonal allergies in adults and kids 5 years and older.
Top FAERS reaction fields for azelastine total 9,158 reports across 10 reactions, set beside olopatadine nasal. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About azelastine
Azelastine nasal spray is an antihistamine medicine. It helps relieve allergy and non-allergy nasal symptoms.
Used for: This medicine treats symptoms of seasonal allergies in adults and kids 5 years and older. It also treats symptoms of vasomotor rhinitis (stuffy or runny nose not caused by allergies) in adults and teens 12 years and older. It works by blocking histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergy symptoms.
1 Antihistamine (Nasal) peers (wide set)
azelastine vs olopatadine nasal · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Treatment Failure" shows the widest count spread between azelastine and olopatadine nasal in this extract (1,876-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | azelastine | olopatadine nasal |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment Failure | 1,876 | - |
| Fatigue | 1,144 | - |
| Headache | 883 | - |
| Nausea | 879 | - |
| Dyspnoea | 836 | - |
| Diarrhoea | 766 | - |
| Pain | 755 | - |
| Cough | 719 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
azelastine shortage vs Antihistamine (Nasal) peer index
Shortage status
FDA shortage listing is active for azelastine (status: To Be Discontinued). Peer rows remain a registry index, not a switch guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FDA list a shortage for azelastine while peers remain indexed? ▼
Registry note: Shortage listings and peer indexes are for registry orientation only. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for azelastine: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Astelin SPL strings.
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