azelastine
noun
azel·a·stine
ə-ˈze-lə-ˌstēn 
: an antihistamine drug administered in the form of its hydrochloride C22H24ClN3O·HCl as a nasal spray to treat rhinitis and as eye drops to treat itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis
Azelastine may cause a transient bitter or metallic taste even when administered intranasally.—
F. Estelle R. Simons and Keith J. Simons, The New England Journal of Medicine,
F. Estelle R. Simons and Keith J. Simons, The New England Journal of Medicine,Dictionary Entries Near azelastine
Cite this Entry
“Azelastine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/azelastine. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share