Opatin 665 mcg/spray (Nasal Spray)

120 metered sprays: ৳ 400.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Olopatadine hydrochloride
Company Opsonin pharma ltd
Also available as
Opatin 01 eye drop Opatin ds 02 eye drop Opatin max 07 eye drop

Title and Categories

  • Patadin Eye Drops
  • Opatin Nasal Spray
  • Opatin Tablet
  • Olopatadine
  • Antihistamine
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis Treatment
  • Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Relief
  • H1 Receptor Antagonist
  • Ophthalmic Non-Steroid Drugs

Indications

  • Treatment of signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis
  • Relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms
  • Treatment of allergic rhinitis and allergic skin conditions
  • Relief of itchy, watery, red, and swollen eyes and/or eyelids
  • Symptoms relief for swelling of the nasal membranes due to pollen and mold spores

Pharmacology

  • Blocking action of histamine in the body
  • Reduction of allergy symptoms
  • Mode of action as a mast cell stabilizer
  • Inhibition of immunologically-stimulated release of histamine
  • Antagonism at the histamine H1 receptors with high selectivity

Dosage

  • Eye Drops: 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.7%
  • Nasal Spray: Adults and Adolescents 12 years of age and older, Children 6 to 11 years of age
  • Tablet: Adults, Children 7 years old or over
  • Dosage adjustment according to the disease, age, or symptoms
  • Instructions for missed dose

Administration

  • Instructions for using the Nasal Spray
  • Cleaning procedures for the nasal spray
  • Steps for using the spray in each nostril
  • Nasal spray cleaning frequency
  • Proper technique for nasal spray application

Interaction

  • No formal drug-drug interaction studies conducted
  • Predominant elimination by renal excretion
  • No expected drug interactions involving P450 inhibition

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any component of the product
  • Not recommended for use if allergic to the tablet
  • Consultation with a doctor for current medications and pre-existing medical conditions

Side Effects

  • Rarely reported headaches
  • Asthenia
  • Blurred vision
  • Burning or stinging sensation
  • Adverse effects such as dry eye, hyperemia, pharyngitis, pruritus

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not found to be teratogenic in rats and rabbits
  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Caution advised for pregnant and nursing women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Instructions regarding contact lens usage
  • Benzalkonium Chloride absorption by soft contact lenses
  • Guidelines for administering ophthalmic solutions with soft contact lenses
  • Proper use of Opatin Nasal Spray and re-priming procedures
  • Adherence to prescribed tablet usage

Use in Special Populations

  • Geriatric use - No overall differences in safety or effectiveness observed

Overdose Effects

  • No specific information on Opatin overdose
  • Caution regarding excessive use
  • Guidance to seek medical attention in case of suspected overdose

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Store at room temperature
  • Protection from light
  • Desirability to use contents within one month of opening

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