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Optivar®

azelastine HCL 0.05%
ophthalmic solution
Allergy
[ Antihistamine/Mast Cell Stabilizer]
Indication

Indication

allergic conjunctivitis
Mechanism of Action

Mechanism of Action

Azelastine is a potent, second-generation, selective, histamine antagonist (histamine-H1-receptor antagonist) used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis. It inhibits the release of histamines from mast cells.
Common quantities available

Available Quantities

6ml
Dosage

Dosage/Instructions

Adults and children 3 years and older: put 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily, every 8-12 hours, no more than twice per day
Pregnancy & Nursing Data

Pregnancy & Nursing

Animal studies of toxic doses did not reveal evidence of teratogenicity. No human data is available. It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk.
Pediatric Use

Pediatric Use

≥3 years
Warnings Tab

Contraindications, side effects, etc.

Contraindications: Should not be used if allergic to azelastine. Not to be used in children younger than 3 years old. Warnings: Avoid use while wearing soft contact lenses; wait at least 10 minutes after using Optivar before putting in contact lenses. Do not let the dropper tip touch any surface to avoid contamination. Side Effects: Common side effects include bitter taste in mouth, headaches, and temporary eye burning or stinging. Less common side effects include burning, dry or itching eyes, temporary blurred vision, chills, diarrhea, eye discharge or excessive tearing, fever, general feeling of discomfort or illness, hoarseness or other voice changes, itching skin, joint pain, loss of appetite, muscle aches and pains, nausea, redness, pain, swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid, runny nose, shivering, sneezing, sore throat, stuffy nose, sweating, tender, swollen glands in neck, trouble in swallowing, trouble sleeping, unusual tiredness or weakness, vomiting​​​​.