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Patanol Eye Drops Information
Patanol eye drops belong to a group of selective histamine H1-antagonists that inhibit Type I immediate hypersensitivity reactions. Type I hypersensitivity reaction is the immediate reaction in response to exposure to unfavourable stimuli. The brand or generic form contains 1.0 mg/ ml of a substance called Olopatadine which stabilizes human conjunctival tissue mast cells, prevents the release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators. It also prevents human conjunctival mast and epithelial cells from releasing pro-inflammatory mediators. Patanol eye drops are chiefly indicated in treating the signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis that produce redness, itching and watering of eyes.
Patanol Eye Drops Side Effects and Precautions
Olopatadine drops may produce allergic reactions in the form of hives, red rash, shortness of breath, swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat. Stop using the Olopatadine drops and contact your doctor if symptoms are severe or are persisting for an unusually long time. Some patients may have headaches, weakness, blurring of vision, burning or stinging sensation, coldness, dryness of eyes, hypersensitivity, keratitis (inflammation of a hair follicle in the eyelashes). Other side effects of Patanol eye drops include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, upper respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis , rhinitis, sinusitis) and altered tastes. Make sure you tell your ophthalmologist about all the medication you are on before you buy Patanol eye drops.
Dosage Information For Patanol Eye Drops
The dosage of cheap Patanol eye drops is one drop in each affected eye twice/day at an interval of 6 to 8 hours. Don't forget to remove your contact lenses before using the eye drops and do not wear it again for atleast 10 minutes after instilling the drops. The duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor which you should follow strictly. Do not stop using the drops even if you feel that you are better and don't need it. A relapse may follow if inadequately treated. Discount Patanol eye drops may be procured in a strength of 0.10% at North Drug Mart.
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