Olopatadine Medication Information
Learn everything you need to know about Olopatadine-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.
Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.
Explore Olopatadine brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.
Generic Name : Olopatadine Pronunciation : oh loe pa ta' deen ICD Code : Y55.5 Therapeutic Classification : DecongestantsBrand Names or Trade Names of Olopatadine
India :
Neolap (0.2%w/v) |
Oalerge (5mg) |
Winolap |
Olo 1 |
Alerchek |
Optihist -Pat Eye |
Olotad Eye |
Olodin (1mg) |
Opat (0.1w/v) |
Opat
International :
Patanol, Pataday, Patanase Nasal Spray
Why is Olopatadine Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an antihistamine, prescribed for symptoms of allergic pink eye (Allergic conjunctivitis). It blocks histamine action, which reduces allergy symptoms.When should Olopatadine not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Olopatadine?
Adult- This eye drops come in 2 strengths – 0.1% and 0.2%. The 0.1% are administered 2 times a day with a gap of 6 to 8 hours between them. The 0.2% drops are administered once a day.How should Olopatadine be taken?
It comes as eye drops to instill over the affected eyes, twice a day.What are the warnings and precautions for Olopatadine?
•Remove your contact lenses before applying this eye drops and put them back 10 minutes later because this solution contains benzalkonium chloride, which can be absorbed by soft contact lenses.What are the side effects of Olopatadine?
Central nervous System- Weakness, headache, fatigue, somnolence, depression.Gastrointestinal- Bitter taste, nausea, taste perversion.
Eye- Blurred vision, burning, dry eye, foreign body sensation, increase of blood flow, inflammation of cornea, swelling of eye lid, itching, stinging.
Respiratory- Upper respiratory tract infection, throat pain, cough, inflammation of the nasopharynx.
Miscellaneous- Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) elevation, influenza, elevation of temperature, rash, urinary tract infection, flu syndrome, weight increase, nose bleed, nasal ulceration, postnasal drip, dry mouth, throat irritation, stuffy nose, sinus.
