Comparing Singulair vs Astelin
Singulair | Astelin |
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Singulair (montelukast) | Astelin (azelastine) |
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Prescription only
Singulair is used in addition to other treatments for the maintenance treatment of asthma. It does not relieve acute attacks and may cause neuropsychiatric effects in a small number of people... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis. Astelin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
Singulair has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 217 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
Astelin has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 21 ratings on Drugs.com. 85% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 5% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: Singulair side effects in more detail. |
See also: Astelin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
Lower cost generic approved | ||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||
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Brand Names | ||
N/A |
Other azelastine brands include: Astepro, Astepro Allergy | |
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
5.5 hours |
54 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
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 | ||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
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 | ||
A total of 107 drugs are known to interact with Singulair:
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A total of 209 drugs are known to interact with Astelin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||
February 20, 1998 |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
** 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.
Further information
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