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bepotastine (Bepreve)
Indications:
- allergic conjunctivitis
Dosage:
- one drop in affected eye BID
Adverse effects:
- taste disturbance after use (25%)
- eye irritation (2-3%)
- headache
- nasopharyngitis
Mechanism of action:
- ophthalmic antihistamine
Interactions
drug adverse effects of H1 receptor antagonists
General
H1 receptor antagonist (antihistamine)
References
- Prescriber's Letter 17(2): 2010
New Drugs Approved by the FDA in 2009
Detail-Document#: 260213
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