is not sensible [10%:<1% (Limited to important or life-threatening): Increased lacrimation Warnings/Precautions Concerns related to adverse effects: Bacterial keratitis: Inadvertent contamination of multiple-dose ophthalmic solutions has caused bacterial keratitis. Special populations: Contact lens wearers: Contains benzalkonium chloride which may be absorbed by contact lenses; remove contact lenses prior to use and wait 10 minutes before reinserting. Other warnings/precautions: Appropriate use: For topical ophthalmic use only. Not for the treatment of contact lens irritation; do not wear contact lenses if eye is red. Pregnancy Risk Factor C Pregnancy Considerations Teratogenic effects were not observed in animal studies. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. 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 burning, common cold symptoms, or watery eyes. 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 health care 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 epinastine ophthalmic Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 3 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants Consumer resources Epinastine ophthalmic Epinastine Epinastine Ophthalmic (Advanced Reading) Professional resources Epinastine Hydrochloride (AHFS Monograph) Epinastine HCl Ophthalmic Solution (FDA) Other brands: Elestat Related treatment guides Conjunctivitis, Allergic> ] Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Epinastine ophthalmic Rating 3 User Reviews 9.0 /10 3 User Reviews 9.0 Rate it! Manufacturers Apotex Corp. Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. 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 , alcaftadine ophthalmic , Equate Sleep Aid , Carboxine , Elestat , Prednicot , Livostin , Palgic , More... push back
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