Olopta DS 0.2% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 150.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olopatadine hydrochloride
Company Gaco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Olopta 01 eye drop

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Antihistamine
  • Blocks action of histamine
  • Reduces allergy symptoms
  • Mast cell stabilizer
  • Inhibits release of histamine
  • Acts as antagonist at histamine H1 receptors

Dosage

  • 0.1% eye drops dosage
  • 0.2% eye drops dosage
  • 0.7% eye drops dosage
  • Nasal spray dosage for adults and adolescents
  • Nasal spray dosage for children
  • Tablet dosage for adults
  • Tablet dosage for children

Administration

  • Instructions for using nasal spray
  • Cleaning instructions for nasal spray

Interaction

  • No formal drug-drug interaction studies conducted
  • Not anticipated to have liver enzyme inhibitors interactions
  • No P450 inhibition or plasma protein binding interactions expected

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any component
  • Not recommended if allergic to olopatadine
  • Requires consultation regarding current medications and pre-existing medical conditions

Side Effects

  • Rarely: headaches
  • Other adverse effects: asthenia, blurred vision, burning or stinging, cold syndrome, dry eye, hypersensitivity, nausea, pharyngitis, pruritus, rhinitis, sinusitis, taste perversion

Pregnancy & Lactation

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Advice on contact lens use
  • Caution about use in contact lens related irritation
  • Caution about Benzalkonium Chloride absorption by soft contact lenses
  • Instructions for soft contact lens wearers
  • Discontinuation in case of allergic reaction
  • Priming instructions for Nasal Spray
  • Avoiding eye contact with Nasal Spray
  • Prescribed usage of Olonex Tablet
  • Instructions for daily usage
  • Advice against overdose and abrupt stoppage

Use in Special Populations

  • No observed differences in geriatric use

Overdose Effects

  • No specific information on overdose
  • Caution against excessive use
  • Advice to seek medical attention

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic non-steroid drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Room temperature storage
  • Protection from light
  • Use within one month after first opening

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