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May 24, 2012

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Introduction

Avoidance is always the best treatment for allergies regardless of which allergens are the triggers. Interestingly enough, the most effective, least expensive, and simplest options are not always followed. Many people choose medications or vaccinations instead, despite their drawbacks. Fortunately, there are lots of simple methods, both old and new, to help with avoidance. Remember, putting into practice any of these measures can only be helpful in managing your allergies.

The good news is that you really don't have to strip your house down to the bare bones to make it allergy proof. Thorough and regular cleaning generally makes a huge difference in keeping your house as mold and dust free as possible. Patients with asthma or allergic rhinitis that are due to dust mites, molds, or other indoor allergens can feel better by taking these simple measures:

Keep the home cool (between 68 and 72 degrees F);

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AllerNaze
(triamcinolone acetonide) Nasal Spray

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Triamcinolone acetonide, the active ingredient of AllerNaze (triamcinolone acetonide nasal spray) , is a corticosteroid with the chemical name, 9α-Fluoro-11β,16α, 17, 21tetrahydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3, 20-dione cyclic 16, 17-acetal with acetone (C₂₄ H₃₁ FO₆ ). Its structural formula is:

AllerNaze (Triamcinolone acetonide) Structural Formula Illustration

Triamcinolone acetonide, USP, is a white crystalline powder, with a molecular weight of 434.51. It, is practically insoluble in water, and sparingly soluble in dehydrated alcohol, in chloroform and in methanol. It has a melting point temperature range between 292° and 294°C.

AllerNaze (triamcinolone acetonide nasal spray) is a metered-dose manual spray pump in an amber polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle with 0.05% w/v triamcinolone acetonide in a solution containing citric acid, edetate disodium, polyethylene glycol 3350, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium citrate, and 0.01% benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. AllerNaze (triamcinolone acetonide nasal spray) pH is 5.3.

After initial priming (three sprays) of the AllerNaze (triamcinolone acetonide nasal spray) metered pump delivery system, each spray will deliver 50 mcg of triamcinolone acetonide. If the pump was not used for more than 14 days, reprime with 3 sprays or until a fine mist is observed. Each 15 mL bottle contains 7.5 mg of triamcinolone acetonide to deliver 120 metered sprays. After 120 sprays, the amount of triamcinolone acetonide delivered per spray may not be consistent and the bottle should be discarded.

Last reviewed on RxList: 2/24/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.