Olopatadine

Overview

Primary Characterstics

Olopatadine hydrchloride is the derivative of OlopatadineOlopatadine hydrchloride is the derivative of Olopatadine It is of Synthetic origin. It belongs to Anticonjuctivitis pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Olopatadine is 373.90.

Its pKa is 9.4 (piperidinium cation), 5.6 (pyridinium cation).

Indications

Pharmacokinetics

Contraindications

Drug Interactions

Side Effects

Dosage

Olopatadine's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
2.22 to 0 mg/ml	1.1 (1.11)	24 hourly	opthalmic	The dose is one drop of olopatadine in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) twice daily (8 hourly). Treatment may be maintained for up to four months, if considered necessary.
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
2.22 to 0 mg/ml	1.1 (1.11)	24 hourly	opthalmic	The dose is one drop of olopatadine in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) twice daily (8 ho
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
2.22 to 0 mg/ml	1.1 (1.11)	24 hourly	opthalmic	The dose is one drop of olopatadine in the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) twice daily (8 hourly). Treatment may be maintained for up to four months, if considered necessary.

High Risk Groups

Warning / Precautions

Storage Conditions

Interference in Pathology

Brands / Trade Names of Olopatadine

Manufacturers of Olopatadine in Pakistan

Atco Barrett Elko Festel Helix Hygeia Innvotek Medipak Remington Sante Shaigan Vega

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