OLOPATADINE

Olopatadine is a specific histamine H1-receptor antagonist which restrains histamine release from mast cells and histamine effects on conjunctival epithelial cells. It shares many effects on mast cell stabilizers.

Uses

Olopatadine is used in the following:

Allergic conjunctivitis
Seasonal allergic rhinitis

Warnings

Do not give Olopatadine to people with the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity to olopatadine

Side Effects

Olopatadine may have the following side effects:

Headache
Somnolence
Symptoms similar to cold syndrome and pharyngitis
Blurred vision
Ocular burning or stinging
Conjunctivitis
Dry eye
Foreign body sensation
Hyperemia
Hypersensitivity
Keratitis
Lid edema
Ocular pain or pruritus
Bitter taste
Epistaxis
Pyrexia
Rash
Nasal ulceration
Septal perforation
Pharyngolaryngeal pain
Postnasal drip
Cough
Urinary tract infection
Upper respiratorytract infection

Precautions

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Those withcontact lens-related irritation
Other nasal disease
Pregnancy and lactation

Interactions

Olopatadine may interact with the following medicines:

Central nervous system

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose include the following:

Drowsiness
Agitation and restlessness
Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Pataday
Patanol