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Olopatadine
Latest prescription information about Olopatadine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Olopatadine
Pronunciation : oh loe pa ta' deen
Therapeutic Classification : decongestants
Trade Name(s):
India- Alerchek Eye Drops, Dynolap Tab, Olo Eye Drops, Olodin Eye Drops, Opat Eye Drops, Pataday Eye Drops, Patanol Eye Drops, Winolap Eye Drops, Winolap N-Spy Nasal Spray, Winolap Tab. International- Patanol, Pataday, Patanase Nasal Spray. This medication is an antihistamine, prescribed for symptoms of allergic pink eye (Allergic conjunctivitis). When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult- This eye drops come in 2 strengths – 0.1% and 0.2%. The 0.1% are administered 2 times a day with a gap of 6 to 8 hours between them. The 0.2% drops are administered once a day. How it should be taken : It comes as eye drops to instill over the affected eyes, twice a day. Special Instruction : *Remove your contact lenses before applying this eye drops and put them back 10 minutes later because this solution contains benzalkonium chloride, which can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Side Effects : Central nervous System- Weakness, headache, fatigue, somnolence, depression. Gastrointestinal- Bitter taste, nausea, taste perversion. Eye- Blurred vision, burning, dry eye, foreign body sensation, increase of blood flow, inflammation of cornea, swelling of eye lid, itching, stinging. Respiratory- Upper respiratory tract infection, throat pain, cough, inflammation of the nasopharynx. Miscellaneous- Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) elevation, influenza, elevation of temperature, rash, urinary tract infection, flu syndrome, weight increase, nose bleed, nasal ulceration, postnasal drip, dry mouth, throat irritation, stuffy nose, sinus. *Avoid using other eye medications not prescribed by your doctor. Storage Conditions : Ophthalmic: Store at 2-25°C. Keep in an airtight container. Keep away from children. |
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