Comparing Astelin vs Flonase
| Astelin (azelastine) | Flonase (fluticasone) |
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| Astelin (azelastine) | Flonase (fluticasone) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis. Astelin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Flonase reduces inflammation and nasal symptoms associated with rhinitis; however, Flonase may cause nose bleeds and it takes about three days for the full effects to be seen. Prescribed for... View more |
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| More about Astelin (azelastine) | More about Flonase (fluticasone) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Astelin has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 22 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect. |
Flonase has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 185 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Astelin side effects |
View all Flonase side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
| Lower cost generic approved |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other azelastine brands include: Astepro, Astepro Allergy | Other fluticasone brands include: Flonase Allergy Relief, Flonase Sensimist, Ticanase, Xhance | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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54 hours |
8 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 215 drugs are known to interact with Astelin:
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A total of 51 drugs are known to interact with Flonase:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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