Astelin Ready-Spray and Solu-CORTEF injection

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

Azelastine nasal spray is used to help relieve symptoms (eg, stuffy or runny nose, itching, sneezing) of seasonal (short-term) or perennial (year-round) allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and vasomotor rhinitis.

Azelastine is an antihistamine. It works by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Histamine can cause itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Solu-Cortef, Colocort, Cortenema, Cortifoam, Cortef

Solu-CORTEF is a steroid medicine that is used in the treatment of many different conditions, including allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, or lung disorders.

Solu-CORTEF is also used to replace steroids in people with adrenal insufficiency (decreased production of natural steroids by the adrenal glands).

Solu-CORTEF affects your immune system and is often used to treat certain blood cell disorders such as anemia (low red blood cells) or thrombocytopenia (low platelets).

Solu-CORTEF is also used in the treatment of certain cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.

Solu-CORTEF may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.