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Drugs for Allergic Disorders
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 8, 2017; (Issue 1520)
Allergic rhinitis can be classified as seasonal,
perennial, or episodic. It is often associated with
allergic conjunctivitis, rhinosinusitis, and asthma. H1-ANTIHISTAMINES — Oral – Oral...
Allergic rhinitis can be classified as seasonal,
perennial, or episodic. It is often associated with
allergic conjunctivitis, rhinosinusitis, and asthma.
H1-ANTIHISTAMINES — Oral – Oral second-generation H1-antihistamines are the preferred first-line treatment for relief of the itching, sneezing, and rhinorrhea that characterize mild-to-moderate allergic rhinitis. They are less effective for nasal congestion.
H1-ANTIHISTAMINES — Oral – Oral second-generation H1-antihistamines are the preferred first-line treatment for relief of the itching, sneezing, and rhinorrhea that characterize mild-to-moderate allergic rhinitis. They are less effective for nasal congestion.
Drugs for Allergic Disorders
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 1, 2013; (Issue 129)
The use of drugs to prevent and control symptoms of
allergic disorders can be optimized when patients
avoid exposure to specific allergens and/or environmental
conditions that trigger or worsen their...
The use of drugs to prevent and control symptoms of
allergic disorders can be optimized when patients
avoid exposure to specific allergens and/or environmental
conditions that trigger or worsen their symptoms.
Bepotastine (Bepreve) - An Ophthalmic H1-Antihistamine
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • February 8, 2010; (Issue 1331)
Bepotastine besilate 1.5% ophthalmic solution (Bepreve - ISTA Pharmaceuticals), an H1-antihistamine, has been approved by the FDA for topical treatment of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis in...
Bepotastine besilate 1.5% ophthalmic solution (Bepreve - ISTA Pharmaceuticals), an H1-antihistamine, has been approved by the FDA for topical treatment of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis in patients ≥2 years old. Bepotastine was first developed in an oral systemic formulation and has been used as such for treatment of allergic rhinitis in Japan.
Drugs for Some Common Eye Disorders
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • January 1, 2007; (Issue 53)
Drugs for glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, bacterial and allergic conjunctivitis, and dry eyes are reviewed here. Ophthalmic drugs can have local and systemic adverse effects. In addition, for some...
Drugs for glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, bacterial and allergic conjunctivitis, and dry eyes are reviewed here. Ophthalmic drugs can have local and systemic adverse effects. In addition, for some elderly patients, the complexity of self-administering numerous ophthalmic drugs may be the limiting factor in their ability to care for themselves.
Epinastine Ophthalmic Solution (Elestat)
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • April 26, 2004; (Issue 1181)
Epinastine HCl, an H1-receptor antagonist and mast cell stabilizer, has been approved by the FDA for use in a 0.05% ophthalmic solution (Elestat - Allergan/Inspire) for prevention of itching associated with...
Epinastine HCl, an H1-receptor antagonist and mast cell stabilizer, has been approved by the FDA for use in a 0.05% ophthalmic solution (Elestat - Allergan/Inspire) for prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. The drug is available orally in Europe and Asia.