OLOPATADINE

 Olopatadine belongs to a group of medicine called antihistamine.

Composition:- olopatadine

Strength:- 0.1% ; 0.2% ; 0.7% 

USES:- 

Olopatadine use to treat allergic condition in the eye which is known as Allergic conjunctivitis. 

Symptoms are:- 

A. Itching

B. Redness

C. Watering

D. Swelling

F. F.b sensation

** Use in over 2 years old baby. 

SIDE EFFECTS:- 

1. Eye pain
2. Irritation
3. Abnormal eye sensation
4. Eye discomfort
5. Sleepiness
6. Weakness
7. Dryness in mouth

POPULAR BRAND:- 

1. OLOPAT
2. OLOPAT OD
3. OLOPAT MAX
4. WINOLAP
5. WINOLAP DS
6. PATADAY
7. IF2
8. HISTAFREE

CONTRAINDICATIONS:- 

=) Person who have hypersensitivity to olopatadine hydrochloride.

PRICE:- 

 vary brand to brand Rs 180/-

HOW TO WORK ? 

=] Olopatadine is an antiallergic medication. It works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine) which is responsible for red, itchy & watery eyes. 

ONSET OF ACTION:- 

=} Olopatadine has a relatively rapid onset of action and prolonged duration, where it was shown to mediate antihistaminic effects at 5 minutes to 24 hours post-administration.

QUESTION -ANSWER

Q.1 WHAT IS OLOPATADINE USED FOR? 

=} Used in allergic condition in the eyes.