Alcaftadine
Indications
Alcaftadine is used for:
Prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
Adult Dose
Instill one drop in each eye once daily.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Alcaftadine eye drop is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product.
Precautions
The drug should not be instilled while wearing contact lenses. If hypersensitivity reaction occurs after instillation patients should be advised to discontinue the use of Alcaftadine and consult with physicians.
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk, caution advised.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
None well documented.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Alcaftadine :
1-10%
Ocular
Irritation,Burning,Stinging,Redness,Pruritus,Eye discharge,Eye swelling,Erythema of eyelid,Eyelid edema
Nonocular
Nasopharyngitis,Headache,Influenza,Somnolence
Mechanism of Action
Alcaftadine is an H1, H2 & H4 histamine receptor antagonist and inhibitor of the release of histamine from mast cells.