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Olopatadine hydrochloride
Olopatadine hydrochloride (Patanol)
Olopatadine hydrochloride
(oh-loh-pah-TIH-deen)
Pregnancy Category: C
Patanol
(Rx)
Classification:
Antihistamine, ophthalmic
See Also:
See also Antihistamines.
Action/Kinetics:
Selective histamine H-1 receptor antagonist. Little is absorbed into the systemic circulation.
Uses:
Prevention of itching in allergic conjunctivitis.
Contraindications:
Not to be injected. Not to be instilled while the client is wearing contact lenses.
Special Concerns:
Use with caution during lactation. Safety and efficacy have not been determined for children less than 3 years of age.
Side Effects:
Ophthalmic: Burning or stinging, dry eye, foreign body sensation, hyperemia, keratitis, lid edema, pruritus. Nose/throat: Pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis. Miscellaneous: Headache, asthenia, cold syndrome, taste perversion.
How Supplied:
Solution: 1%
Dosage
•Solution (0.1%)
Allergic conjunctivitis.
Adults and children over 3 years of age: 1-2 drops in each affected eye b.i.d. at an interval of 6-8 hr. |
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