Olopatadine : Before Using

Olopatadine - Ophthalmic

Brand Names

Patanol Olopatadine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the problems of uses this drugs must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For olopatadine, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to olopatadine. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as certain preservatives.

Pregnancy care

Olopatadine has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pets have found that this drug given in extremely high doses results in a decreased number of live births; it has not been found to cause birth defects. Before using this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether olopatadine passes into human breast milk. However, it does pass into the milk of pets with nursing young. Discuss with your family doctor whether or not to breast-feed while using this drug.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of olopatadine in child up to 3 years of age with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use of olopatadine in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking or using any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.