Olpadin 0.1% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 150.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olopatadine hydrochloride
Company Aristopharma ltd
Also available as
Olpadin ds 02 eye drop Olpadin 7 07 eye drop

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Olopatadine as antihistamine
  • Blocks action of histamine
  • Reduces allergy symptoms
  • Mast cell stabilizer
  • Antagonist at histamine H1 receptors
  • Inhibits release of inflammatory mediators

Dosage

  • Eye drops: 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.7%
  • Nasal spray: Adult and children dosages
  • Tablet: Adult and children dosages

Administration

  • Instructions for using nasal spray
  • Cleaning procedures for nasal spray

Interaction

No formal drug-drug interaction studies conducted

Contraindications

Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to any component

Side Effects

  • Headaches
  • Asthenia
  • Blurred vision
  • Burning or stinging
  • Dry eye
  • Foreign body sensation
  • Nausea
  • Pruritus
  • Rhinitis
  • Taste perversion

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid wearing contact lenses if eyes are red
  • Caution with contact lens use
  • Initial use and re-priming of nasal spray
  • Dosage instructions for Olonex Tablet

Use in Special Populations

No overall differences in safety or effectiveness observed

Overdose Effects

No specific information on overdose

Therapeutic Class

Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Storage Conditions

Store at room temperature, protect from light

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