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Article: Allergic conjunctivitis symptoms relieved in challenge model
- Article from:
- Ophthalmology Times
- Article date:
- April 15, 2002
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Special Section: Ocular Allergies
Comparison studies
Olopatadine found to be more effective for controlling itch in those with ocular allergies
Olopatadine HCl 0.1% (Patanol, Alcon) is significantly more effective than ketotifen fumarate 0.025% (Zaditor, Novartis), nedocromil sodium 2% (Alocril, Allergan), and azelastine HCl 0.05% (Optivar, Muro) in relieving itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis and has a comfort advantage as well, according to results of prospective, double-masked comparison studies.
The conjunctival allergen challenge model was used to investigate the efficacy of the various drugs. The subjects tested had a history of allergic conjunctivitis and exhibited a ...