Olopatadine is a prescription ophthalmic solution available under brand names like Pazeo, Patanol, and Pataday.
It is a mast cell stabiliser and selective histamine H1 antagonist, blocking histamine effects to reduce inflammatory and allergic reactions.
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Dosage for itchy eyes from allergies: One drop in the affected eyes once per day.
As soon as you remember, use the missing dose. If it’s time for the next dose, skip the skipped dose and return to the daily dosing schedule.
To make up for a missed dose, do not offer a double dose.
Overdose of an eye drop can lead to severe side effects like headache, eye irritation and dry eyes.
Talk with your doctor immediately if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
There are no known olopatadine drug reactions, but you can tell your doctor about all of your drugs, including prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Not all drug interactions are recognised, and new ones are being found all the time. When taking olopatadine, stay away from alcohol and other sleep-inducing drugs.
During pregnancy, if you are using this drug then talk with your doctor immediately. The drug should be used if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Olopatadine eye drop doesn’t have any side effects while breastfeeding. But before using any medication talk with your doctor immediately.
Direct contact with heat, air and light may damage your medicines. Exposure to medicine may cause some harmful effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children’s reach.
Mainly the drug should be kept at room temperature between 68ºF and 77ºF (20ºC and 25ºC).
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| Olopatadine is a prescription drug that comes in the form of ophthalmic solutions. The drug is available in various brand-name drugs called pazeo, patanol and pataday. | Bepotastine is a non-sedating and potent histamine receptor antagonist. This antihistamine medication is used for the treatment of various allergy symptoms. |
| Olopatadine ophthalmic (eye) drops are used to treat allergic conjunctivitis, which causes inflammation in the eyes (pink eye). | The drug belongs to the class of medication called antihistamines. It functions by preventing the release of histamine, a material in the body that triggers allergic reactions. |
Some of the common and major side effects of Olopatadine are:
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Some of the common & major side effects of Bepotastine are:
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Olopatadine ophthalmic (eye) drops are used to treat allergic conjunctivitis, which causes inflammation in the eyes (pink eye). Pollen, ragweed, grass, animal fur, or dander can cause eye itching or redness, which can be treated with this medication.
Sneezing, itchy or runny nose, and itchy eyes are signs of seasonal (short-term) allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and are treated with olopatadine nasal spray. It's an antihistamine that works by stopping histamine from being released into the body
Olopatadine eye drops can be used for 14 weeks. However, before using any drug talk with your doctor.
Some of the common and major side effects of Olopatadine are: Mild taste, Irritated eyes, Headache, Swelling of nose or throat
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