Information about Olopatadine
Generic Name : OlopatadineUp-to-date prescription details regarding Olopatadine are provided here.
Pronunciation : oh loe pa ta' deen
Learn the correct pronunciation of the Olopatadine, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.
ICD Code : Y55.5 Therapeutic Classification : Decongestants
Trade Names/Brand Names of Olopatadine
India :
IF2 (1mg/mL) |
Olotad Eye |
Opat (0.1w/v) |
Alerchek |
Oalerge (5mg) |
Optihist -Pat Eye |
Neolap (0.2%w/v) |
O Din |
Opat |
Olodin (1mg)
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.
