Allopurinol Intravenous and Azelastine

• Generic Name: allopurinol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zyloprim, Lopurin, Aloprim

Allopurinol injection is used to prevent or treat high uric acid levels in the blood that may be caused by cancer medicines. Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that works by causing less uric acid to be produced by the body.

Allopurinol is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: azelastine nasal
• Dosage Forms: nasal spray, metered
• Other Brand Names: Astepro, Astelin

Azelastine nasal (for the nose) is an antihistamine that treats sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itching, and other nasal symptoms of allergies, in adults and children who are at least 5 years old.

Azelastine nasal is also used to treat ongoing nasal symptoms (runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching) that are not caused by allergies, in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Azelastine nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.