Olopat-Ds Drop

SPECIFICATION

5Ml

GENERIC

Olopatadine HCl

About

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.

Indication

Olopatadine Hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated for the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

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.

When not to Use

Hypersensitivity to any components of this product.

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 .