seems to be [3%):<4%), eye irritation (> <4%), eye pruritus (> <4%), eye redness (> <4%), stinging of eyes (> <4%) Respiratory: Nasopharyngitis (> <3%)> <1% (Limited to important or life-threatening): Erythema of eyelid, eye discharge, eyelid edema, hypersensitivity, swelling of eye Warnings/Precautions Special populations: Contact lens wearers: Contains benzalkonium chloride which may be absorbed by soft contact lenses; remove lenses prior to administration and wait 10 minutes before reinserting. Not for the treatment of contact lens irritation; do not wear contact lens if eye is red. Other warnings/precautions: Appropriate use: For topical ophthalmic use only. To avoid eye injury and contamination, do not touch dropper tip to eyelids or any surface. Pregnancy Risk Factor B Pregnancy Considerations Adverse events were not observed in animal reproduction studies. The amount of alcaftadine absorbed systemically following ophthalmic administration is minimal. Patient Education Discuss specific use of drug and side effects with patient as it relates to treatment. (HCAHPS: During this hospital stay, were you given any medicine that you had not taken before? Before giving you any new medicine, how often did hospital staff tell you what the medicine was for? How often did hospital staff describe possible side effects in a way you could understand?) Patient may experience headache, burning, stinging, redness, rhinitis, or pharyngitis. Have patient report immediately to prescriber vision changes, eye pain, or severe eye irritation (HCAHPS). Educate patient about signs of a significant reaction (eg, wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat). Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all side effects. Patient should consult prescriber for additional questions. Intended Use and Disclaimer: Should not be printed and given to patients. This information is intended to serve as a concise initial reference for healthcare professionals to use when discussing medications with a patient. You must ultimately rely on your own discretion, experience and judgment in diagnosing, treating and advising patients. Next Pregnancy Warnings Print this page Add to My Med List More about alcaftadine ophthalmic Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Support Group En Español 21 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants Consumer resources Alcaftadine ophthalmic Alcaftadine Alcaftadine Ophthalmic (Advanced Reading) Professional resources Alcaftadine (AHFS Monograph) Other brands: Lastacaft Related treatment guides Conjunctivitis, Allergic> ] Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only B Pregnancy Category No proven risk in humans N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Alcaftadine ophthalmic Rating 21 User Reviews 5.6 /10 21 User Reviews 5.6 Rate it! Drug Class Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants Related Drugs ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants azelastine ophthalmic , Pataday , Patanol , phenylephrine ophthalmic , olopatadine ophthalmic , Zaditor Conjunctivitis, Allergic prednisone , prednisolone ophthalmic , azelastine ophthalmic , Deltasone , Zaditor , cromolyn ophthalmic , doxylamine , Optivar , Alaway , ketotifen ophthalmic , Bepreve , Lastacaft , Sterapred , triprolidine , bepotastine ophthalmic , carbinoxamine , Equate Sleep Aid , Carboxine , Elestat , epinastine ophthalmic , Prednicot , Palgic , More... inexperienced persons
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