Olopatadine
Indications
Olopatadine is used for:
It is usually used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, hives, and itch associated with skin diseases.
Adult Dose
Oral
Adult
1 tab (5mg) twice daily
Child Dose
Oral
Child > 7 years old
1 tab (5mg) twice daily
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity
Precautions
This medicine may cause sleepiness. Avoid driving a car or operating dangerous machinery.
For treatment of pollinosis, take this medicine until the end of pollen season.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Olopatadine :
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include sleepiness, malaise, dry mouth, hypersensitivity (rash,
edema, itch, breathing difficulty).
Mechanism of Action
This medicine suppresses production and release of allergic substances (histamine, etc.) in the body. It also resolves
and relieves allergic symptoms in skin and nose by inhibiting activities of these allergic substances.