Veramyst AZ Description

Moderate to severe allergies can cause you to miss out on social events, family outings, and can contribute to frequent absences from work or school. Veramyst AZ or generic Fluticasone Furoate/Azelastine is a prescription strength nasal spray that can help decrease your symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.

How Veramyst AZ Reduces Allergy Symptoms 2 Ways

One of the active ingredients is Fluticasone Furoate, a steroid that is absorbed into your nasal passages and stops a chemical reaction that causes nasal inflammation. Azelastine, the other active ingredient, works directly on the membranes in your nose to prevent a chemical substance called histamine from binding to its receptor as a way to stop your immune system from reacting to an allergen, such as pet dander, pollen, perfumes, or other triggers.

Conditions Treated by Veramyst AZ

Allergic rhinitis, more commonly called hay fever, occurs to some individuals whose immune system over-reacts to certain substances. When you are exposed to pollen, grasses, trees, dust mites, or smoke for example, your immune system believes these to be a threat so certain chemicals are sent to the affected area to contain the threat or help get rid of it. In the case of allergic rhinitis, histamine will cause your eyes to water and your nose to run as a way to flush out the intruder. What you are experiencing is a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes, nose, or throat.

Before You Use Veramyst AZ

Tell your doctor about other health concerns you have that could interfere with using Veramyst AZ. Make sure your doctor is aware of any current Rx drugs, OTC medicine, and dietary or vitamin supplements you are taking as the active ingredients of Veramyst AZ may interact negatively if combined with any of these. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast-feeding before using Veramyst AZ as there is little information whether it can be harmful to an unborn or nursing baby.

Precautions and Proper Use of Veramyst AZ

Because Veramyst AZ suppresses your immune system, you should only use it for as long as prescribed. Check the dosage requirements if Veramyst AZ is to be used on a child or children 12 years of age and up. Long-term use on younger children may interfere with their growth.

Possible Side Effects of Veramyst AZ

• Headache
• Bloody mucus or nosebleeds
• Cough
• Sinus pain
• Sore throat

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