Overview
11 DESCRIPTION Olopatadine hydrochloride nasal spray, 665 mcg is a metered-spray solution for nasal administration. Olopatadine hydrochloride, the active component of olopatadine hydrochloride nasal spray, is a white, water-soluble crystalline powder. The chemical name for olopatadine hydrochloride is (Z)-11-[3-(dimethylamino)propylidene]-6,11-dihydrodibenz[b,e]oxepin-2-acetic acid hydrochloride.
Mechanism of Action
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Olopatadine is a histamine H 1 receptor antagonist. The antihistaminic activity of olopatadine has been documented in isolated tissues, animal models, and humans. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics Cardiac Electrophysiology In a placebo-controlled cardiovascular safety study, 32 healthy volunteers received 20 mg oral solution of olopatadine twice daily for 14 days (8-fold greater daily dose than the recommended daily nasal dose). The mean QTcF (QT corrected by Fridericia’s correction method for heart rate) change from baseline was -2.7 msec and -3.8 msec for olopatadine, and placebo, respectively.
Indications
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Olopatadine hydrochloride nasal spray is indicated for the relief of the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older. Olopatadine hydrochloride nasal spray is an H 1 receptor antagonist indicated for the relief of the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older ( 1 ).
Common Doses
- 665 mcg
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For nasal use only. Recommended dosages: • Adults and Adolescents ≥ 12 Years : Two sprays per nostril (665 mcg per spray) twice daily ( 2.1 ). • Pediatric Patients 6 to 11 Years : One spray per nostril (665 mcg per spray) twice daily ( 2.2 ). • Priming Information : Prime olopatadine hydrochloride nasal spray before initial use and when olopatadine hydrochloride nasal spray has not been used for more than 7 days ( 2.3 ). 2.1 Adults and Adolescents Twelve Years of Age and Older The recommended dosage is two sprays per nostril twice daily. 2.
Contraindications
- 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None ( 4 ).
Side Effects
- 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most clinically significant adverse reactions described in other sections of labeling include: • Epistaxis, Nasal Ulceration, and Nasal Septal Perforation [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ] • Somnolence and Impaired Mental Alertness [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) ] The most common (>1%) adverse reactions, included bitter taste, headache, epistaxis, pharyngolaryngeal pain, post-nasal drip, cough, and urinary tract infection in patients 12 years of age and older and epistaxis, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, bitter taste, pyrexia, and rash in...
Interactions
- 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Formal drug-drug interaction studies were not conducted for olopatadine hydrochloride nasal spray. Drug interactions with inhibitors of liver enzymes are not anticipated because olopatadine is eliminated predominantly by renal excretion. Drug interactions involving P450 inhibition and plasma protein binding are also not expected [ See Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ].