Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml belongs to the ophthalmic eye medications, primarily used to treat allergic eye disease. Allergic eye disease is the inflammation that occurs in the eyes due to any allergy. Various materials may be responsible for causing this inflammation. These are known as allergens. Pollen is one of the common seasonal allergens. If you have an allergic eye disease, your eyes may experience irritation or have watery, red eyes. You may also have swelling of eyelids and conjunctiva (inner surface of eyelids).

Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml contains two medicines: Ketorolac and Olopatadine. Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is a painkiller. It works by blocking the release of several chemical messengers that cause inflammation (redness and swelling), and pain in the eye.  Olopatadine is an antihistamine drug that inhibits the release of histamine from mast cells. Histamines are chemical messengers that are released due to an allergic response in the body. These chemicals are known to cause allergies like runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes.

Take Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience a burning sensation, eye pain, eye discomfort, eye irritation, headache, dry nose, and taste change. Most of these side effects of Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Please do not use Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml without consulting your doctor if you have any heart, liver, and kidney diseases, and allergic reactions to Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml and its components. Avoid touching the dropper with bare hands or taking it closer to the eyelids while administering drops, since it contaminates the dropper tip and solution. Inform your doctor if you have shortness of breath, rashes, itching, swelling of lips, face, throat, tongue, or other signs. It is advised to check with your doctor before using Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Alcohol consumption may also reduce the effectiveness of Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml, hence limit or avoid its intake during the course.

Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml contains two medicines: Ketorolac (pain killer) and Olopatadine (antihistamine), primarily used to treat allergic eye disease. Ketorolac works by blocking the release of several chemical messengers that cause inflammation (redness and swelling), and pain in the eye.  Olopatadine is an antihistamine drug that inhibits the release of histamine from mast cells. Histamines are chemical messengers that are released due to an allergic response in the body. These chemicals are known to cause allergies like runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes. It is used to relieve itching, burning, redness, watering in the eyes caused by allergic conjunctivitis. It also treats symptoms of congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal allergies.

• Burning sensation
• Eye pain
• Eye discomfort
• Eye irritation
• Headache
• Dry nose
• Taste change

Before taking Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml, let your doctor know if have diabetes, a history of eye infection, heart, liver, and kidney diseases, and allergic reactions to Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml and its components. Inform your doctor if you have arthritis (swelling in joints), glaucoma, and bleeding disorder before taking Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml. Avoid touching the dropper with bare hands or taking it closer to the eyelids while administering drops, since it contaminates the dropper tip and solution. If you wear contact lenses, please inform your doctor. Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml sometimes may make your eye red after administration; in such cases, please avoid wearing a lens until the eye becomes better. Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml is not recommended during breastfeeding unless it is necessary. It is advised to check with your doctor before using Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Avoid driving, or operating machines since the administration of eye drops of Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml cause blurred vision for a while after using. Alcohol consumption may also reduce the effectiveness of Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml, hence limit or avoid its intake during the course.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml may interact with anticancer (methotrexate), blood thinner (warfarin), antiallergic (prednisolone), and medicines for arthritis- swelling in joints (dexamethasone).

Drug-Food Interactions: Consumption of alcohol while using Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml increases the risk of dizziness. Hence avoid or limit the intake of alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of eye infection, asthma, and allergic reactions to Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml and its components.

• METHOTREXATE
• WARFARIN
• PREDNISOLONE
• DEXAMETHASONE

• Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over the counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Acupat Opthalmic Solution 5 ml.
• Try to maintain good hygiene to keep your eyes clean and irritant-free.
• Do not rub your eyes even though some ophthalmic drugs make your eye itchy.
• Wash your hands thoroughly and do not touch the dropper before using drops to avoid contamination.
• Know your allergy triggers, such as pollen, dust and other factors.

Allergic eye disease: It is the inflammation that occurs in the eyes due to any allergy. Various materials may be responsible for causing this inflammation. These are known as allergens. Pollen is one of the common seasonal allergens. If you have an allergic eye disease, your eyes may irritate or have watery, red eyes. You may also have swelling of the eyelids and conjunctiva (inner surface of eyelids).

Conjunctivitis: A condition caused by the inflammation and irritation of the eye's mucous membrane (conjunctiva).