Alchek DS 0.2% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 180.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olopatadine hydrochloride
Company Apex pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Alchek 01 eye drop

Indications

  • Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis
  • Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis
  • Treatment of allergic skin conditions
  • Relief of symptoms such as skin rashes, swelling, and itching

Pharmacology

  • Antihistamine action
  • Mode of action via mast cell stabilization and histamine H1 receptor blockade
  • Absorption and distribution information
  • Metabolism and elimination details

Dosage

  • 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.7% eye drop options
  • Different dosages for adults and children
  • Twice daily administration
  • Adjustable dosage according to disease, age, or symptoms

Administration

  • Instructions for using nasal spray
  • Guidelines for cleaning the nasal spray
  • Steps for using the spray in each nostril
  • Guidance on how to insert and release the spray

Interaction

  • Lack of formal drug-drug interaction studies
  • Predominant renal elimination
  • No expected interactions involving P450 inhibition

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component
  • Not recommended for use in case of allergy to the active ingredient

Side Effects

  • Reported rare cases of headaches
  • Adverse effects like blurred vision and dry eye
  • Occurrences of hypersensitivity and sinusitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not found to be teratogenic in animals
  • Caution advised for use in pregnant women
  • Exercise caution when administered to nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Advice regarding contact lens usage
  • Precautions for patients wearing soft contact lenses
  • Instructions for initial use of nasal spray

Use in Special Populations

  • No observed differences in safety or effectiveness for geriatric use

Overdose Effects

  • Absence of specific overdose information
  • General warning about excessive medication use

Therapeutic Class

  • Belongs to the Therapeutic Class of Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Recommendation to store at room temperature
  • Directive to protect from light
  • Usage advisement within one month after opening

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