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Azelastine Eye Dops - Optilast. Your First Choice Therapy in Seasonal Conjunctivitis & All forms of Rhinitis. Azelastine is more than just an antihistamine. Azelastine inhibits allergic complaints and release of Leukotrienes in Rhinitis patients after allergen provocation.
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Azelastine Eye Dops - Optilast Your First Choice TherapyinSeasonal Conjunctivitis &All forms of Rhinitis
Azelastineinhibits allergic complaints and release of Leukotrienes in Rhinitis patients after allergen provocation
Azelastine Reduces Symptoms & Leukotrienes in Early Phase Allergic Reactions after Allergen Challenge
Azelastine Reduces Symptoms & Leukotrienes in Early-phase Allergic Reactions after Allergen Challenge (II)
Azelastine Has Long-Lasting Anti-Inflammatory Effects in Late-phase in Allergic Reaction after Allergen Provocation
“…Azelastine ophthalmic solution was effective for treating itching of the eye associated with allergic Conjunctivitis & was reported to be superior to the most recently used allergic Conjunctivitis medication by >50% of the patients.Azelastine was reported to work quickly & provided sustained relief when used twice daily in each affected eye.” Patients Evaluation of Azelastine solution in Allergic ConjunctivitisPoster presented at the 2004 AAAAI Annual Meeting, March 19-23, 2004 in San Francisco
“…Therapy of experimentally induced allergic Conjunctivitis with Azelastine was highly effective, with an onset of action seen within 3 minutes & a duration of effect of at least 8 to 10 hours.” Evaluation of the Onset & duration of effect of Azelastine eye drops(0.05%) Vs placebo in Pts. With allergic conjunctivitis using an allergen challenge model.2000 by the American Academy of Ophthalmology ,107: 2152-2157
Azelastine Eye Drops are already effective after three minutes
Azelastine Eye Drops reduce the main Rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms
Azelastine is more than just an antihistamine • Azelastine reduces allergic complaints and Leukotrienes • Azelastine reduces adhesion molecules, which attract inflammatory cells • Azelastine reduces the infiltration of inflammatory cells such as • neutrophils and eosinophils in early and late-phase reactions • TNFa & IL – 6 participate in the initiation of inflammation & acute phase reactions, while IL – 8 is a potent neutrophils chemo tactic molecule involved in inflammation
Rhinolast can be used in all forms of allergic Rhinitis • To date it is the only FDAapproved substance for vasomotor Rhinitis • Azelastine can be used as s rescue medication in oral antihistamine non-responders No other substance for allergic Rhinitis offers such a broad clinical spectrum. Azelastine represents a first-line therapy for mild to moderate allergic Rhinitis
Uses & Safety • Safe & effective for adults & children Rhinolast –6 Yrs & over, Optilast – 4 Yrs. & over • Rhinolast – Benzalkonium free formulation – no epithelial demage • Convenient twice daily administration • Side effect: irritation of nasal mucosa. A bitter taste may be experienced upon application Azelastine pharmacokinetic profile is perfect for thepatients’ needs