Patients should be informed to avoid spraying Nasal Spray in their eyes. Patient w/ other nasal disease. Patient Counselling May impair ability to engage in activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination (e.g. driving or operating machinery) after admin of the nasal spray. Nasal examinations should be performed periodically for signs of adverse effects on the nasal mucosa.
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk, caution advised
Indication
Allergic rhinitis
Contra Indication
It is contraindicated incase of hypersensitivity to Olopatadine or to any component of the preparation.
Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Mode of Action
Olopatadine is a relatively selective histamine H1-receptor antagonist which inhibits the release of histamine from mast cells and histamine-induced effects on conjunctival epithelial cells. It shares many of the pharmacologic effects of mast cell stabilisers.
Interaction
May result in additive CNS depression w/ CNS depressants.
Pregnancy Category Note
N/A
Adult Dose
Nasal
Seasonal allergic rhinitis
Adult: As 0.6% spray: 2 sprays into each nostril bid.
Child: 6-11 yr 1 spray into each nostril bid.
Child Dose
Nasal
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
<6 years: Safety and efficacy not established
6-12 years: 1 spray each nostril twice daily.
>12 years: 2 sprays each nostril twice daily.
Renal Dose
N/A
Administration
Priming: Before initial use, prime Nasal Spray by releasing 5 sprays or until a fine mist appears. When Nasal Spray has not been used for more than 7 days, re-prime by releasing 2 sprays.
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