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The drug Olevid is prepared in the form of eye drops, containing the main ingredient is Olopatadine. The drug is used in the symptomatic treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take drugs according to prescription or consult a doctor, professional pharmacist.
1. Uses of the drug Olevid
What drug Olevid ? This medicine is made in the form of 2% eye drops. Each ml of solution contains Olopatadine 2mg. Olopatadine is an antiallergic agent through a variety of mechanisms of action. It antagonizes histamine - the main mediator of allergic reactions in humans, preventing histamine-induced inflammatory cytokine production by human conjunctival epithelial cells.
Indications for use of Olevid drug: Treatment of symptoms of itchy eyes of allergic conjunctivitis. Contraindications to using Olevid: People who are allergic to the ingredients/excipients of the drug.
2. Usage and dosage of Olevid
Usage: Eye drops.
Dosage: Instill 1 drop/day into each eye to be treated.
3. Side effects of the drug Olevid
Some possible side effects when using Olevid eye drops include:
Infections and parasitic infections: Rhinitis; Immune system disorders: Hypersensitivity, facial swelling; Nervous system disorders: Headache, taste disturbance, dizziness, decreased tactile sensation, somnolence; Eye disorders: Eye pain, dry eye, itchy eyes, abnormal sensation in the eye, corneal erosion, corneal epithelial disorder, corneal epithelial damage, punctate keratitis, corneal staining , keratitis, eye discharge, photophobia, decreased visual acuity, blurred vision, eyelid spasms, eye itching, eye discomfort, conjunctival elevation, conjunctival disorder, increased eye discharge, sensation of foreign body object in the eye, eyelid edema, eyelid erythema, eyelid disorder, eye congestion, corneal edema, eye swelling, eye edema, conjunctivitis, mydriasis, eyelid margin crusting, visual disturbance sense; Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Dry nose, dyspnea, sinusitis; Digestive disorders: Nausea, vomiting; Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Contact dermatitis, dry skin, skin burning sensation, dermatitis, erythema; General disorders and administration site conditions: Fatigue, weakness, irritability,... Patients should inform their doctor about the side effects encountered when using the drug so that appropriate interventions can be taken. fit. With mild adverse reactions, patients usually only need to stop taking the drug. In case of severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction, supportive treatment is required: Keep ventilation, use epinephrine, use antihistamines, corticosteroids, breathe oxygen, ...
4. Precautions when using Olevid
Some notes patients need to remember before and while using Olevid:
Only use the drug for eye drops, do not drink or inject; To prevent contamination of the eye drop solution and the dropper tip, do not let the dropper tip touch the eyelid or surrounding area. When not in use, you should close the vial tightly; Do not wear contact lenses if your eyes are red; Do not use Olevid for contact lens-related irritation; Olevid contains benzalkonium chloride which may cause eye irritation. The benzalkonium chloride component can be adsorbed by soft contact lenses and discolor them. Patients should remove contact lenses before instillation, wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back on; The efficacy and safety of Olevid in children under 2 years of age have not been established; Olevid has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines. After taking the drug, the user's vision may be temporarily unstable. The user then does not drive, operate machinery, or do activities that require clear vision until you can do so safely; With caution when using Olevid in pregnant and lactating women, consult your doctor before taking the drug.
5. Olevid . drug interactions
Use Olevid at least 5 minutes apart from other eye drops.
Olevid eye drops need to be used correctly, at the right dose as prescribed by the doctor. If you experience any side effects, the patient should immediately notify the doctor for examination, monitoring and timely treatment.
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