Olopatadine is a relatively selective histamine H1 antagonist and inhibitor of the release of histamine from the mast cells. Decreased chemotaxis and inhibition of eosinophil activation has also been demonstrated. Olopatadine is devoid of effect on alpha-adrenergic , dopaminergic, and muscarinic type 1 and 2 receptors.
Usage And Safety
Dosage
Olopatadine HCl
Side Effects
Ocular: blurred vision, burning or stinging, conjunctivitis, dry eye, foreign body sensation, hyperemia, hypersensitivity, keratitis, lid edema, pain and ocular pruritus. Non-ocular: asthenia, back pain, flu syndrome, headache, increased cough, infection, nausea, rhinitis, sinusitis and taste perversion.
Drug Interactions
Ask your physician or pharmacist for drug interactions.
Indication
Olopatadine Hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated for the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
When not to Use
Hypersensitivity to any components of this product.
Precautions
Precaution
As with any eye drop, to prevent contaminating the dropper tip and solution, care should be taken to touch the eyelids or surrounding areas with the dropper tip of the bottle .
Warnings
Warning 1
For topical ocular use only. Not for injection or oral use.
Warning 2
Keep bottle tightly closed when not in use Patients should be advised not to wear a contact lens if their eye is red .
Warning 3
Olopatadine ophthalmic solution should not be used to treat contact lens related irritation. Patients who wear soft contact lenses and whose eye are not red, should be instructed to wait at least ten minutes after instilling Olopatadine hydrochloride eye drops before they insert their contact lenses.
Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
