Monograph Details
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Eye Disorders
> Ocular allergy/inflammation
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OPTIVAR |
| Manufacturer |
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Meda Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antihistamine/mast cell stabilizer. |
| Generic Name |
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Azelastine HCl 0.05%; oph. soln; contains benzalkonium chloride. |
| Indications |
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Treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. |
| Adults and Children |
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<3yrs: not recommended. ≥3yrs: 1 drop in affected eye(s) twice daily. |
| Precautions |
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Contact lenses (remove; may reinsert 10 minutes after administration, if eye is not red). Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Ocular burning/stinging, headache, bitter taste, asthma, conjunctivitis, dyspnea, eye pain, fatigue, flu symptoms, transient blurred vision. |
| How Supplied |
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Soln—6mL |
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