Brands, Medical Use, Clinical Data
Drug Category
- Anti-allergic Agents
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
- Antihistamines
- Histamine H1 Antagonists
Dosage Forms
Brands / Synonyms
Olopatadine Hydrochloride; Patanol; Patanol
Indications
For the treatment of the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.
Pharmacology
Used to treat allergic conjunctivitis (itching eyes), olopatadine inhibits the release of histamine from mast cells. It is a relatively selective histamine H1 antagonist that inhibits the in vivo and in vitro type 1 immediate hypersensitivity reaction including inhibition of histamine induced effects on human conjunctival epithelial cells.
Mechanism of Action
Olopatadine is a selective histamine H1 antagonist and binds to the histamine H1 receptor. This blocks the action of endogenous histamine, which subsequently leads to temporary relief of the negative symptoms brought on by histamine. Olopatadine is devoid of effects on alpha-adrenergic, dopamine and muscarinic type 1 and 2 receptors.
Absorption
Ophthalmic use of olopatadine usually does not produce measurable plasma concentrations.
Toxicity
Not Available
Biotrnasformation / Drug Metabolism
The mono-desmethyl and the N-oxide metabolites have been detected at low concentrations in the urine.
Contraindications
PATANOL (olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 0.1% is contraindicated in persons with a
known hypersensitivity to olopatadine hydrochloride or any components of PATANOL.
Drug Interactions
No information provided.
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