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FDA Drug information

OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Marketing start date: 23 Dec 2024

Summary of product characteristics


Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Symptoms similar to cold syndrome and pharyngitis were reported at an incidence of approximately 10%. The following adverse experiences have been reported in 5% or less of patients: Ocular: blurred vision, burning or stinging, conjunctivitis, dry eye, foreign body sensation, hyperemia, hypersensitivity, keratitis, lid edema, pain and ocular pruritus. Non-ocular: asthenia, back pain, flu syndrome, headache, increased cough, infection, nausea, rhinitis, sinusitis and taste perversion. Some of these events were similar to the underlying disease being studied. Symptoms similar to cold syndrome and pharyngitis were reported at an incidence of approximately 10%. (6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Alembic Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-866-210-9797 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None.

Description

11 DESCRIPTION Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP, 0.2% is a sterile ophthalmic solution containing olopatadine for topical administration to the eyes. Olopatadine hydrochloride is a white, crystalline, water-soluble powder with a molecular weight of 373.88 and a molecular formula of C21H23NO3 • HCl. The chemical structure is presented below: Chemical Name: 11-[(Z)-3(Dimethylamino) propylidene]-6-11dihydrodibenz[b,e] oxepin-2-acetic acid, hydrochloride Each mL of olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP, 0.2% contains: Active : 2.22 mg olopatadine hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 2 mg olopatadine. Inactives: Povidone; Dibasic sodium phosphate; Sodium chloride; Edetate disodium; Benzalkonium chloride 0.01% ( preservative ); Hydrochloric acid/Sodium hydroxide (adjust pH); and Water for Injection. It has a pH of approximately 7 and an osmolality of approximately 300 mOsm/kg. olopatadine-structure

Dosage And Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dose is one drop in each affected eye once a day. The recommended dose is one drop in each affected eye once a day.

Indications And Usage

1 INDICATIONSAND USAGE Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP, 0.2 % is indicated for the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP, 0.2 % is a mast cell stabilizer indicated for the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

Clinical Pharmacology

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Olopatadine is a mast cell stabilizer and a histamine H1 antagonist. Decreased chemotaxis and inhibition of eosinophil activation has also been demonstrated. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics Systemic bioavailability data upon topical ocular administration of olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP, 0.2% are not available. Following topical ocular administration of olopatadine 0.15% ophthalmic solution in man, olopatadine was shown to have a low systemic exposure. Two studies in normal volunteers (totaling 24 subjects) dosed bilaterally with olopatadine 0.15% ophthalmic solution once every 12 hours for 2 weeks demonstrated plasma concentrations to be generally below the quantitation limit of the assay (< 0.5 ng/mL). Samples in which olopatadine was quantifiable were typically found within 2 hours of dosing and ranged from 0.5 to 1.3 ng/mL. The elimination half-life in plasma following oral dosing was 8 to 12 hours, and elimination was predominantly through renal excretion. Approximately 60 – 70 % of the dose was recovered in the urine as parent drug. Two metabolites, the mono-desmethyl and the N-oxide, were detected at low concentrations in the urine.

Mechanism Of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Olopatadine is a mast cell stabilizer and a histamine H1 antagonist. Decreased chemotaxis and inhibition of eosinophil activation has also been demonstrated.

Pharmacokinetics

12.3 Pharmacokinetics Systemic bioavailability data upon topical ocular administration of olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP, 0.2% are not available. Following topical ocular administration of olopatadine 0.15% ophthalmic solution in man, olopatadine was shown to have a low systemic exposure. Two studies in normal volunteers (totaling 24 subjects) dosed bilaterally with olopatadine 0.15% ophthalmic solution once every 12 hours for 2 weeks demonstrated plasma concentrations to be generally below the quantitation limit of the assay (< 0.5 ng/mL). Samples in which olopatadine was quantifiable were typically found within 2 hours of dosing and ranged from 0.5 to 1.3 ng/mL. The elimination half-life in plasma following oral dosing was 8 to 12 hours, and elimination was predominantly through renal excretion. Approximately 60 – 70 % of the dose was recovered in the urine as parent drug. Two metabolites, the mono-desmethyl and the N-oxide, were detected at low concentrations in the urine.

Effective Time

20190507

Version

4

Dosage Forms And Strengths

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Ophthalmic solution 0.2%: each ml contains 2.22 mg of olopatadine hydrochloride. Ophthalmic solution 0.2%: each ml contains 2.22 mg of olopatadine hydrochloride.

Spl Product Data Elements

OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE olopatadine hydrochloride OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE OLOPATADINE POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, UNSPECIFIED FORM SODIUM CHLORIDE EDETATE DISODIUM BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE HYDROCHLORIC ACID SODIUM HYDROXIDE WATER

Carcinogenesis And Mutagenesis And Impairment Of Fertility

13.1 Carcinogenesis & Mutagenesis & Impairment Of Fertility Olopatadine administered orally was not carcinogenic in mice and rats in doses up to 500 mg/kg/day and 200 mg/kg/day, respectively. Based on a 40 μL drop size and a 50 kg person, these doses were approximately 150,000 and 50,000 times higher than the maximum recommended ocular human dose (MROHD). No mutagenic potential was observed when olopatadine was tested in an in vitro bacterial reverse mutation (Ames) test, an in vitro mammalian chromosome aberration assay or an in vivo mouse micronucleus test. Olopatadine administered to male and female rats at oral doses of approximately 100,000 times MROHD level resulted in a slight decrease in the fertility index and reduced implantation rate; no effects on reproductive function were observed at doses of approximately 15,000 times the MROHD level.

Nonclinical Toxicology

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 13.1 Carcinogenesis & Mutagenesis & Impairment Of Fertility Olopatadine administered orally was not carcinogenic in mice and rats in doses up to 500 mg/kg/day and 200 mg/kg/day, respectively. Based on a 40 μL drop size and a 50 kg person, these doses were approximately 150,000 and 50,000 times higher than the maximum recommended ocular human dose (MROHD). No mutagenic potential was observed when olopatadine was tested in an in vitro bacterial reverse mutation (Ames) test, an in vitro mammalian chromosome aberration assay or an in vivo mouse micronucleus test. Olopatadine administered to male and female rats at oral doses of approximately 100,000 times MROHD level resulted in a slight decrease in the fertility index and reduced implantation rate; no effects on reproductive function were observed at doses of approximately 15,000 times the MROHD level.

Application Number

ANDA209420

Brand Name

OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Generic Name

olopatadine hydrochloride

Product Ndc

62332-502

Product Type

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Package Label Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 62332-502-03 Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.2% Rx only 2.5 mL Alembic NDC 62332-502-03 Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.2% Rx only 2.5 mL Alembic olopatadine-container olopatadine-carton11

Information For Patients

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION 17.1 Topical Ophthalmic Use Only For topical ophthalmic administration only. 17.2 Sterility of Dropper Tip Patients should be advised to not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the contents. 17.3 Concomitant Use of Contact Lenses Patients should be advised not to wear a contact lens if their eyes are red. Patients should be advised that olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP, 0.2% should not be use to treat contact lens-related irritation. Patients should also be advised to remove contact lenses prior to instillation of olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP, 0.2%. The preservative in olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP benzalkonium chloride may be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Lenses may be reinserted following administration

Clinical Studies

14 CLINICAL STUDIES Results from clinical studies of up to 12 weeks duration demonstrate that olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP, 0.2% when dosed once a day is effective in the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

Geriatric Use

8.5 Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety and effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.

Nursing Mothers

8.3 Nursing Mothers Olopatadine has been identified in the milk of nursing rats following oral administration. It is not known whether topical ocular administration could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in the human breast milk. Nevertheless, caution should be exercised when olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP, 0.2% is administered to a nursing mother.

Pediatric Use

8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 2 years have not been established.

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Teratogenic effects: Pregnancy Category C Olopatadine was found not to be teratogenic in rats and rabbits. However, rats treated at 600 mg/kg/day, or 150,000 times the MROHD and rabbits treated at 400 mg/kg/day, or approximately 100,000 times the MROHD, during organogenesis showed a decrease in live fetuses. In addition, rats treated with 600 mg/kg/day of olopatadine during organogenesis showed a decrease in fetal weight. Further, rats treated with 600 mg/kg/day of olopatadine during late gestation through the lactation period showed a decrease in neonatal survival and body weight. There are, however, no adequate and well- controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal studies are not always predictive of human responses, this drug should be used in pregnant women only if the potential benefit to the mother justifies the potential risk to the embryo or fetus.

Use In Specific Populations

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Teratogenic effects: Pregnancy Category C Olopatadine was found not to be teratogenic in rats and rabbits. However, rats treated at 600 mg/kg/day, or 150,000 times the MROHD and rabbits treated at 400 mg/kg/day, or approximately 100,000 times the MROHD, during organogenesis showed a decrease in live fetuses. In addition, rats treated with 600 mg/kg/day of olopatadine during organogenesis showed a decrease in fetal weight. Further, rats treated with 600 mg/kg/day of olopatadine during late gestation through the lactation period showed a decrease in neonatal survival and body weight. There are, however, no adequate and well- controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal studies are not always predictive of human responses, this drug should be used in pregnant women only if the potential benefit to the mother justifies the potential risk to the embryo or fetus. 8.3 Nursing Mothers Olopatadine has been identified in the milk of nursing rats following oral administration. It is not known whether topical ocular administration could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in the human breast milk. Nevertheless, caution should be exercised when olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP, 0.2% is administered to a nursing mother. 8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 2 years have not been established. 8.5 Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety and effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.

How Supplied

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution USP, 0.2% is supplied in a 5 mL screw neck white bottle with nozzle made with low density polyethylene and white color screw cap made with high density polyethylene Tamper evidence is provided with a tamper evident ring around the closure and neck area of the package. 2.5 mL fill in 5 mL bottle (NDC 62332-502-03) Storage Store at 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F)

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