Olpadin 7 0.7% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 280.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olopatadine hydrochloride
Company Aristopharma ltd
Also available as
Olpadin 01 eye drop Olpadin ds 02 eye drop

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Works as antihistamine
  • Blocks histamine action
  • Reduces allergy symptoms
  • Acts as mast cell stabilizer
  • Works as antagonist at histamine H1 receptors
  • Inhibits release of inflammatory mediators

Dosage

  • Eye Drops:
    • 0.1%: One drop in each affected eye two times per day at an interval of 6 to 8 hours
    • 0.2%: One drop in the affected eye once a day
    • 0.7%: One drop in each affected eye once a day
  • Nasal Spray:
    • Two sprays per nostril twice daily for adults and adolescents
    • One spray per nostril twice daily for children 6 to 11 years of age
  • Tablet:
    • Adults: Take 1 tablet (5 mg) twice daily
    • Children 7 years old or over: Take 1 tablet (5 mg) twice daily

Administration

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

Interaction

  • No formal drug-drug interaction studies conducted
  • No anticipated liver enzyme inhibitors interactions

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in known hypersensitivity to any component
  • Not recommended if allergic to olopatadine

Side Effects

  • Headaches
  • Asthenia
  • Blurred vision
  • Burning or stinging
  • Dry eye
  • Nausea
  • Pruritus
  • Rhinitis
  • Sinusitis
  • Taste perversion

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adequate studies in pregnant women
  • Use in pregnant women if benefits justify risks
  • Exercise caution in nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Advisory on wearing contact lenses
  • Priming instructions for Nasal Spray
  • Warnings for Olonex Tablet usage

Use in Special Populations

  • No observed differences in safety or effectiveness in geriatric use

Overdose Effects

  • No specific information on Olpadin 7 overdose
  • Caution against excessive use of medication

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Store at room temperature
  • Protect from light
  • Use contents within a month after opening

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