Olopan 0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 110.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olopatadine hydrochloride
Company Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Olopan ds 02 eye drop Olopan 665 mcg nasal spray Olopan pro 07 eye drop

Title and Categories

  • Patadin Eye Drops
  • Olopan Nasal Spray
  • Olopan Tablet
  • Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Indications

  • Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis
  • Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis
  • Treatment of allergic rhinitis and allergic skin conditions

Dosage

  • 0.1% solution for affected eye two times per day
  • 0.2% solution for affected eye once a day
  • 0.7% solution for affected eye once a day
  • Olopatadine Nasal Spray: Two sprays per nostril twice daily for adults and adolescents
  • Olopatadine Nasal Spray: One spray per nostril twice daily for children 6 to 11 years of age
  • Olopatadine Tablet: 5 mg dosage for adults twice daily
  • Olopatadine Tablet: 5 mg dosage for children 7 years old or over twice daily

Mode of Action

  • Blocks the action of histamine in the body
  • Stabilizes mast cells
  • Acts as an antagonist at histamine H1 receptors

Pharmacology

  • Reduces allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and runny nose
  • Absorbed with individual peak plasma concentrations observed between 30 minutes and 1 hour
  • Moderate protein binding at approximately 55% in human serum
  • Eliminated through urinary excretion

Administration

  • Instructions for using the Nasal Spray
  • Cleaning procedures for the Nasal Spray

Interaction

  • No formal drug-drug interaction studies conducted
  • No anticipated drug interactions with inhibitors of liver enzymes

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any component of the product
  • Not recommended for use in case of allergy to olopatadine

Side Effects

  • Reported side effects include headaches, asthenia, blurred vision, and more

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not teratogenic in rats and rabbits
  • Caution advised in pregnant and nursing women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Advice on contact lens usage and application of ophthalmic solution
  • Instructions for using Olopan Nasal Spray
  • Guidance on the use of Olopan Tablet

Use in Special Populations

  • No overall differences in safety or effectiveness observed in geriatric use

Overdose Effects

  • No specific information on Olopan overdose

Therapeutic Class

  • Belongs to Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Store at room temperature
  • Protect from light
  • Desirable that the contents should not be used more than one month after first opening

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