Azet Tablet (Azelaastine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

As azelastine hydrochloride, take 1 mg once, and for bronchial asthma, take 2 mg once, administered orally twice a day after breakfast and before sleeping. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in children under 6 years of age. This medication contains lactose, so patients with a genetic issue that prevents lactose breakdown should avoid using it. It contains dye Yellow No. 5, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, so caution is advised. During treatment, neurological symptoms such as drowsiness, fatigue, tingling in hands and feet, and dizziness may occur. Gastrointestinal side effects may include dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. Rarely, symptoms such as facial flushing or shortness of breath may appear. Dry nasal symptoms may also be experienced. Liver function test results may elevate, necessitating monitoring of liver health. If allergic reactions such as skin rashes occur, discontinue the medication immediately. Urinary disorders or hematuria, frequent urination symptoms may occur. There have been rare reports of increased white blood cell counts. Symptoms such as edema or menstrual irregularities have also been reported. This medication may cause drowsiness, so driving or operating hazardous machinery should be avoided. Patients undergoing long-term steroid treatment should carefully manage the process of reducing steroid doses while using this medication. Bronchial asthma patients should understand that this medication is not designed to rapidly relieve an ongoing attack. Seasonal allergy patients are advised to start taking the medication before the season their symptoms worsen and continue until their symptoms resolve. Caution is warranted when consuming alcohol as it may enhance the drowsiness effect of the medication. Caution is also necessary when taking the specific medication cimetidine concurrently. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant must carefully consider the benefits and risks of using this medication. Nursing mothers are advised to avoid using this medication if possible; if it must be taken, stopping breastfeeding is advisable. The safety of this medication has not been established in premature infants, newborns, or young children, hence its use is not recommended. Elderly patients may require caution regarding dosage adjustments due to potential declines in bodily functions. There may be a bitter taste to the medication, so users should keep this in mind while taking it. Store the medication out of reach of children and protect it from direct sunlight, keeping it in a cool and dry place. For quality maintenance, do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

No symptoms corresponding to severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, respiratory problems, liver abnormalities (jaundice), severe neurological symptoms, severe edema, or urinary concerns are indicated in this document.

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• fatigue
• limb paralysis
• staggering
• dry mouth
• nausea
• vomiting
• coughing in the mouth
• decreased appetite
• abdominal pain

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a light-resistant container. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature between 1 degree Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

Bright yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets, 300 tablets