Opatanol eye drops 0.1% 5ml

Opatanol instruction for use

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The drug has a potent antihistamine effect.
Conducted clinical studies have not identified dangerous factors for eye health, but subject to the treatment regimen and the recommended dose.

Composition

The ophthalmic drug is developed on the basis of olopatadin, which provides the effect of Opatanol.
To enhance the therapeutic effect and improve the perception of the active chemical compound, the following additives are used:
    benzalkonium chloride;
    sodium phosphate dodecahydrate;
    sodium chloride;
    hydrochloric acid (it is replaced or supplemented with sodium hydroxide);
    purified water.
Eye drops are a clear liquid of light yellow color or colorless solution. The medicine is packaged in bottles with a dropper cap.
One of the components of the compounds of the drug Opatanol is benzalkonium chloride preservative. It can be absorbed or reacted with contact lenses. Experts recommend removing them before the procedure. Re-installation is done 15-20 minutes after entering the medication.
Storage conditions for eye drops are standard: the absence of intensive lighting and temperature conditions in the range of 2-25 degrees.
After opening the bottle, the solution retains its properties for 28 days. Use after this period Opatanol is not recommended.

Mechanism of action

The principle of operation of eye drops is based on the physical and chemical properties of the active substance (olopatadin).
The selective blocker has a pronounced antiallergic effect by slowing the release of biologically active substances that initiate all inflammatory events (from exudation to cell proliferation).
This eliminates the negative impact on the nerve endings:
    dopamine;
    serotonin;
    cholinergic receptors (m1-; m2-);
    α-adrenoreceptors.
Systemic absorption when applied topically has a low rate, insignificant for the human body.
Chemicals are stored in the blood for 3 hours, are mainly excreted by the kidneys (up to 70% unchanged).

Indications for use

Pharmacological tool Opatanol is used in therapy for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis.

Contraindications

Restrictions on the use of Opatanol ophthalmic agent relate to cases of negative perception by the body of the active substance, on the basis of which drops are developed. Auxiliary components are also taken into account.
Data on the use of an ophthalmologic agent for treating pregnant and lactating women is incomplete, so doctors do not prescribe Opatanol.
Application is possible only in cases where the risks of side effects in the fetus and child are incomparable with severe symptoms and etiology of the disease.

Side effects of Opatanol

In the study of the drug revealed that the risk of adverse events is minimal.
The statistics of patients using the drug Opatanol for the treatment of eyes also indicates a low percentage of the negative reaction of the body. Sometimes there is swelling of the eyelids, there is a presence in the eye of foreign particles, copious discharge of tears.
Among other manifestations:
    blurred vision (less than 5%);
    pain syndrome of a mild nature;
    burning;
    redness of the eye tissue;
    signs iritis, keratitis.
In the first hours after the instillation procedure, discomfort is possible:
    dizziness;
    physical weakness;
    nausea;
    rhinitis;
    headache.
These manifestations are transient and pass spontaneously without the use of additional medical devices.

Instructions for use

Before using Opatanol should be familiar with the instructions.
Digging is done twice a day. One drop of treatment solution is injected into each eye, preventing the pipette from contacting the mucous membrane.
Before the procedure, the bottle is shaken to mix the ingredients.
The duration of therapy is determined by the attending physician, taking into account the dynamics of clinical improvements, the general condition of the patient. Sometimes the course of treatment is 3-4 months.
If the dose is exceeded, rinse the eyes with clean water. When applied topically, adverse events due to overdose are unlikely.
Oral administration is prohibited, with the occasional use of the solution inside it is necessary to take any sorbent.
Instructions for use for children:
    age threshold - from 3 years old (children up to three years old are not prescribed Opatanol);
    dosage is the same as for adults;
    The duration of therapy is determined solely by the doctor, taking into account the severity of the disease and the health of the child.
It is possible to combine Opatanol with other ophthalmologic drugs, but there should be a break between injections of different drugs (approximately 5-10 minutes).
With complex treatment, where eye drops are combined with ointments, it is recommended to observe a certain sequence: drops are administered first, after 10 minutes. used ointment.

Application features

During the procedure of administering the medicinal solution to the eyes, the following rules should be followed:
    before opening the bottle, you should wash your hands with soap and water to avoid contamination of the dropper tip with microorganisms;
    the pipette of the bottle should not be in contact with any objects;
    the solution is introduced into the conjunctive cavity;
    for convenience, the upper eyelid is lifted and fixed in the highest position with the help of a finger;
    after instillation, the vial is closed with a lid and stored in a dark corner, for example, a cupboard (the sun's rays have a negative effect on the properties of the preparation);
    if after the procedure the patient's vision is temporarily impaired, then continue work that requires concentration of attention, or you can only control the vehicle after full restoration of sharpness and sharpness.

Reviews

Valery, 40 years old:
I am allergic with experience of over 15 years. For a long period of struggle with the disease had to try a lot of money. It was easier to deal with manifestations on the skin and sinusitis than to eliminate the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis.
Purchased drugs in the pharmacy gave a short-term effect, or after the introduction of the solution, there was a strong burning sensation, tears flowed abundantly. The experiments ended with a visit to an ophthalmologist, who recommended Opatanol.
Opatanol liked the gentle action. It took only 5 days to eliminate signs of conjunctivitis.
Victoria, 28 years old:
To eliminate the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis, the doctor attributed Opatanol drops. The first application was pleasantly surprised; there was no stinging or burning in the eyes, no tearing. Pain syndrome passed after the first procedure.
Previously, hydrocortisone ointment helped, but now I give preference to Opatanol. The main advantages of drops: speed of action, effective cure.
Alexandra, 35 years old:
Allergy manifestations were quickly eliminated with the help of antihistamine tablets. But the last time the doctor diagnosed allergic conjunctivitis.
For several days I tried to get rid of the symptoms by conventional means, until I was horrified by my own reflection in the mirror: the eyelids were strongly swollen, the eyes became Asian. Among other things, tormented by aching pain and tickling, vision lost its sharpness.
The ophthalmologist prescribed Opatanol drops. After the second instillation, the swelling significantly decreased, the reddenings acquired a less expressive shade. It took only half an hour to eliminate the pain, which indicates the effectiveness of the drug.

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