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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Olopatadine  Olopatadine has 15 Side Effects total
2 are Life Threatening
2 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Olopatadine |
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| | USES: Olopatadine is used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies that occur in the nose, such as runny/itchy/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip. This medication is an antihistamine. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for allergic symptoms. Do not use this medication in children younger than 2 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all of the doctor's dosage directions. Do not give other cough and cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as saline nose drops/spray, using a humidifier or infant nasal suction bulb). |
Olopatadine has 2 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Increase in the Product of Metabolism Found in Muscle - Increased Creatine Phosphokinase is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Olopatadine Critical Seriousness - Perforation of the Wall that Divides the Nose - Nasal Septal Perforation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Olopatadine |
Olopatadine has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | Nosebleed - Epistaxis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Olopatadine Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Olopatadine |
Olopatadine Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Olopatadine has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):
Olopatadine has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Olopatadine has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Olopatadine has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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Olopatadine has 4 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Olopatadine.
Olopatadine Nasal Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Contraindication Warnings 
Epistaxis - Nosebleed is a contraindication of Olopatadine.
Nasal Lesions - Sores In the Nose is a contraindication of Olopatadine.
Nasal Septal Perforation - Perforation of the Wall that Divides the Nose is a contraindication of Olopatadine.
Nasal Septal Ulcers - Ulcer of the Wall Dividing the Nose is a contraindication of Olopatadine. |
Olopatadine has 6 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Olopatadine 0.1 % Eye Drops
Olopatadine 0.2 % Eye Drops
Olopatadine 0.6 % Nasal Spray
Pataday 0.2 % Eye Drops
Patanase 0.6 % Nasal Spray
Patanol 0.1 % Eye Drops
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Olopatadine - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose in adults may include drowsiness. In children, overdose symptoms may include restlessness/agitation, and may be followed by drowsiness.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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