Olopatadine
- Generic Name
- Olopatadine
- Brand Names
- Pataday, Patanase, Patanol, Pazeo, Ryaltris, Opatanol
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C21H23NO3
- CAS Number
- 113806-05-6
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- D27V6190PM
- Background
Olopatadine is a selective histamine H1 antagonist and mast cell stabilizer that works by attenuating inflammatory and allergic reactions. It is a structural analog of doxepin, which has a minimal anti-allergic activity. Olopatadine works by blocking the effects of histamine, which is a primary inflammatory mediator that causes inflammatory and allergic reac...
- Indication
Olopatadine is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis as ophthalmic solution.
As a nasal spray, as a monotherapy or in combination with mometasone furoate, olopatadine is indicated for the symptomatic relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 12 years of age and older.
- Associated Conditions
- Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC), Allergic Rhinitis (AR), Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Moderate, severe Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Ocular effects
- Associated Therapies
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