Patanase (olopatadine HCl)

Nasal Antihistamines Nasal Aerosol, Spray With Pump (Gram)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Olopatadine hydrochloride is a relatively selective histamine H1-receptor antagonist; the drug also shares many of the pharmacologic effects of mast-cell stabilizers.

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).

Generic name: olopatadine HCl
Pronunciation: (oh-low-PAT-uh-deen)
Drug class: Nasal Antihistamines
Therapeutic class: Respiratory Therapy Agents

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No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Patanase:

  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

Also known as: Intermittent Allergic Rhinitis, Periodic Runny Nose, Seasonal Allergy.

Dosing

Dosage of olopatadine hydrochloride is expressed in terms of olopatadine.

Dosage adjustment for olopatadine nasal spray is not necessary in patients with hepatic or renal impairment.

Drug interactions

Specific drug interaction studies involving olopatadine ophthalmic solution or nasal spray and other drugs have not been conducted to date.

Olopatadine does not inhibit the in vitro metabolism of substrates of cytochrome P-450 (CYP) isoenzymes 1A2, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6, 2E1, or 3A4.

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Allergic rhinitis
J30.1ICD10CMAllergic rhinitis due to pollen
J30.2ICD10CMOther seasonal allergic rhinitis
J30.5ICD10CMAllergic rhinitis due to food
J30.8ICD10CMOther allergic rhinitis
J30.81ICD10CMAllergic rhinitis due to animal (cat) (dog) hair and dander
J30.89ICD10CMOther allergic rhinitis
J30.9ICD10CMAllergic rhinitis, unspecified
Seasonal allergic rhinitis
J30.1ICD10CMAllergic rhinitis due to pollen
J30.2ICD10CMOther seasonal allergic rhinitis

ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data