Antihistamines olopatadine

Levocabastine (Livostin) and olopatadine (Patanol) are ophthalmic antihistamines that can be used for allergic conjunctivitis that is often associated with allergic rhinitis. However, systemic antihistamines are usually effective for allergic conjunctivitis, making an ocular product unnecessary. They may be a logical addition to nasal glucocorticoids when ocular symptoms occur. 

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Olopatadine (Patanol) [Ophthalmic Antihistamine] Uses Allergic conjunctivitis Action Hj-rec tor antagonist Dose 1—2 gtt in eye(s) bid allow 6—8 h between doses Caution [C, ] Disp Sohi SE Local irritation, HA, rhinitis EMS None OD Unlikely... 

Antihistamines currently available for topical ophthalmic use include the first-generation agents pheniramine maleate and antazoline phosphate and the second-generation antihistamines emedastine, azelastine, ketotifen, and olopatadine. The latter three have dual action, which includes a mast cell-stabilizing effect. 

Mast cell stabilizers prevent the mast cell from degranulating and therefore the subsequent release of mediators. However, once the mast cells have already degranulated, mast cell stabilizers are ineffective against the released mediators. Combination drugs with both mast cell-stabilizing and antihistamine effects provide both longterm treatment and a more rapid relief of symptoms. Drugs with this dual-action or multiaction mechanism include azelastine, epinastine, ketotifen, and olopatadine (Table 13-7). 

Mucus fishing syndrome requires treatment of the underlying condition and education about the patient s role in creating the disorder. When present, allergy must be addressed. The newer antihistamine-mast cell stabilizer combination products, such as olopatadine, have been particularly helpful in managing the disorder in these patients. 

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Combination therapy of topical and systemic drugs is also an important treatment consideration. When symptoms are isolated to the eye, topical treatment is rapid and most efficient. However, in cases of rhinoconjunctivitis, when nasal symptoms are also present, optimum management includes combining topical ophthalmic medications, olopatadine or ketotifen, for example, with a nasal spray or systemic treatment, such as the oral antihistamine desloratadine. For rhinitis, nasal steroids provide a good treatment option. The above approach targets particular areas of involvement by utilizing the most efficacious route of treatment. 

Olopatadine hydrochloride is an ophthalmic antihistamine that inhibits release of histamine from mast cells and is a relatively selective histamine Hj antagonist. It inhibits type 1 inunediate hypersensitivity reactions. Olopatadine hydrochloride is indicated in the temporary relief of itching caused by allergic conjunctivitis. Hj antagonists have an... 

No specific interaction studies have been performed with eye-drop formulations of the antihistamines azelastine, emedastine, epinastine, or olopatadine. However, interactions are not anticipated since very little drug is expected to reach the systemic circulation. 

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