Synonyms: ALO-4943A | KW-4679 | Opatanol® | Patanol® | Pazeo®
olopatadine is an approved drug (FDA (1996), EMA (2002))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Olopatadine is an antihistamine.
Marketed formulations may contain olopatadine hydrochloride (PubChem CID 5282402). View more information in the IUPHAR Pharmacology Education Project: olopatadine |
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Summary of Clinical Use |
Olopatadine is contained in opthalmic solutions used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, including itching, redness and swelling. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects |
Olopatadine blocks the action of endogenous histamine at the histamine H1 receptor. |
External links |
For extended ADME data see the following: Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) Drugs.com European Medicines Agency (EMA) |