Dymista and Hexalen

• Generic Name: azelastine / fluticasone nasal
• Dosage Forms: nasal spray, metered
• Other Brand Names: Dymista

Dymista nasal spray contains a combination of azelastine and fluticasone. Azelastine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Fluticasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Dymista nasal spray is used to treat nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal allergies.

Dymista nasal spray is for use in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.

• Generic Name: altretamine
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Hexalen

Hexalen is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Hexalen is used to ease the symptoms of ovarian cancer. This medication will not treat the cancer itself.

Hexalen is usually given after other cancer medicines have been tried without success.

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