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Mast cell stabilization and anti-histamine effects of olopatadine ophthalmic solution: a review of pre-clinical and clinical research.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16197656     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Histamine receptor activation and degranulation of mast cells are the mechanisms by which the ocular itching, hyperemia, chemosis, eyelid swelling, and tearing of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis are induced. Some of the topical solutions available as anti-allergy therapies are intended to interfere with these mechanisms, and the body of research regarding the capabilities of these therapeutic molecules continues to expand. OBJECTIVE: To review the currently available literature regarding one topical ophthalmic anti-allergy agent, olopatadine (Patanol), and its anti-histaminic and mast cell stabilizing actions, both in pre-clinical and clinical settings. DESIGN AND METHODS: Relevant research of laboratory, animal model, and clinical trial studies performed using olopatadine was reviewed. MEDLINE literature searches were conducted and supplemented by additional reports which furthered relevant discussion or were necessary to verify the information resulting from original searches. RESULTS: Olopatadine demonstrates unique properties both pre-clinically and clinically which differentiate it from other therapeutic molecules in its class of dual action mast cell stabilizer/anti-histamine. Its non-perturbation of cell membranes, human conjunctival mast cell stabilization in vivo and in vitro, and superior efficacy as compared to other topical anti-allergic medications including mast cell stabilizers, anti-histamines, and dual action agents, all contribute to olopatadine's profile. CONCLUSIONS: Peer-reviewed literature suggests that olopatadine is clinically superior to the other anti-allergic molecules because of its strong anti-histaminic qualities and its unique ocular mast cell stabilizing properties.
Authors:
Lanny J Rosenwasser; Terrence O'Brien; Jonathan Weyne
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current medical research and opinion     Volume:  21     ISSN:  0300-7995     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr Med Res Opin     Publication Date:  2005 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-10-03     Completed Date:  2005-10-28     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0351014     Medline TA:  Curr Med Res Opin     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1377-87     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver, CO, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anti-Allergic Agents / administration & dosage,  pharmacology,  therapeutic use*
Dibenzoxepins / administration & dosage,  pharmacology,  therapeutic use*
Drug Evaluation, Preclinical
Histamine H1 Antagonists / administration & dosage,  pharmacology,  therapeutic use*
Humans
Mast Cells / drug effects*,  metabolism
Ophthalmic Solutions
Placebo Effect
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anti-Allergic Agents; 0/Dibenzoxepins; 0/Histamine H1 Antagonists; 0/Ophthalmic Solutions; 113806-05-6/olopatadine

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