Review the side-effects of Olopatadine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Patanol, Pataday, Patanase Nasal Spray
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Other Precautions :
Avoid using other eye medications not prescribed by your doctor.Drug Name : Olopatadine
Olopatadine(Patanol) generic is an antihistamine, prescribed for symptoms of allergic pink eye (Allergic conjunctivitis). It blocks histamine action, which reduces allergy symptoms.Trade Names for Olopatadine
India :
IF2 (1mg/mL) |
Neolap (0.2%w/v) |
Oalerge (5mg) |
Olodin (1mg) |
Opat (0.1w/v) |
Optihist -Pat Eye |
Opat |
Alerchek |
Olotad Eye |
O Din |
Winolap |
Olo 1
International :
Patanol, Pataday, Patanase Nasal Spray
