Patanol (Olopatadine Hcl)

What is Generic Patanol?

Patanol is eye drops, antihistamine and ophthalmic drugs. Selective inhibitor of H1-histamine receptors and has a strong anti-allergic effect. It reduces or blocks the production of specific antibodies which cause allergic reactions and prevents contact with eye mucosa allergen and that provides a therapeutic effect. When it is used locally, the drug effectively eliminates the symptoms of seasonal ocular allergies (itching, burning, redness), but thanks to its mild action has no effect on the whole eye and pupil size remains unchanged.

The maximal effect of the drug can be seen in 2 hours after its using, eye drops practically are not absorbed into the blood so the drug has no effect on the system body. The drug excreted by the kidneys, so in case of their dysfunction may occur Olopatadine accumulation in plasma but no treatment or correction dose is not required. The advantages:

• The original last generation antihistamine;
• The lack of development of tolerance (habituation);
• Is effective for 24 hours;
• It does not have a sedative effect;

In what kind of disease treatment Patanol is helpful?

Patanol prescribed for allergic conjunctivitis. Among the contraindications allocate an increased sensitivity to the components of the preparation. The medicament may be used for preventive purposes and therefore suitable for long term use.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Generic Patanol?

These eye drops are not recommended in the case of individual hypersensitivity to Olopatadine, Benzocaine or any other component of the drug. Do not use the drug for the treatment of children under the age of 3 years as well as during pregnancy and lactation.

The need for the use of this drug during pregnancy or breast-feeding should identify the doctor. Of course, you can take the drug if the utility is greater than the risk of harm to the child. For children up to 3 years the drug should not be prescribed but for children older than 3 years the drug can be prescribed at the same dose as adults.

Before the start of consumption of the drug consult with your doctor, especially if the patient has damaged corneal or dry eye syndrome.

How should I take Patanol?

The maximum period of use without interruption is 4 months. The drug Patanol is suitable for long-term use but it must be appointed by a qualified person.

To prevent the development of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis eye drops Patanol should be prescribed in 1.5 - 2 weeks before the expected start date of the aggravation of the disease.

Dosage information

The release form is a plastic bottle with a dropper, a volume of 5 ml. It is presented as clear, slightly opalescent solution that have a pale yellow color or colorless. Recommended 1-2 drops instilled in each eye 2-3 times a day with intervals of at least 8 hours.

What may interact with Patanol?

It can significantly reduce the dose or eliminate the use of corticosteroids during severe allergic eye lesions. Patanol can be combined with other local ophthalmic medications. But it is necessary to make the interval between the instilling of drugs for at least five minutes.

What should I watch for while taking Patanol?

Benzocaine contained in the medication as a preservative, after using there is a risk of pitting keratopathy or toxic ulcer keratopathy as it can be absorbed by contact lenses. Long-term use of the drug in patients with damaged corneas or dry eye syndrome requires caution and careful monitoring by an ophthalmologist.

Patients with contact lenses are recommended to remove the lens before installing eye drops; if necessary they can be put on 10-15 minutes after instillation.

It is not recommended to drive and perform other activities that require high concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions immediately after instillation.

What side effects may I notice from Generic Patanol?

Within a few minutes after instillation Patanol may cause slight transient eye irritation (redness or swelling of the mucous membranes of the eyes, swelling of the eyelids, a feeling of slight burning or itching, photophobia). Very rarely it can exert a systemic effect, which manifests in the appearance of dizziness, headache, asthenic manifestations, dryness of the mouth and nose.

Among the side effects are: blurred vision, tearing, conjunctival hyperemia, iritis, keratitis. These side effects may occur very rarely.

Overdosing is unlikely. If the eye has got a large amount of the drug, it should be washed with plenty of warm water.

Where can I keep Patanol?

Store Patanol in a dark place at a temperature no higher than 25 ° C. Shelf life is 2 years. After opening the drops can be used for 4 weeks.