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Brand: Patanol, Pazeo, Pataday, Patanose, Opatanol
Olopatadine is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis (eye allergies) and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms such as itching, redness, and swelling.
For the treatment of ocular allergic symptoms and allergic rhinitis.
Outcome:
Increased sedation
Mechanism:
Additive CNS depression
Outcome:
May increase drowsiness
Mechanism:
Additive CNS depressant effects
Outcome:
Potential for increased olopatadine levels
Mechanism:
Inhibition of olopatadine metabolism
Most likely new formulation: sustained-release ocular insert (Year 2025, 75% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial data, there is a 90% likelihood that olopatadine will maintain its current FDA approval status for the next 5 years.
Antihistamine, Selective H1-receptor antagonist
Phthalazinone