Alamast (Pemirolast Potassium Ophthalmic Solution) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 23, 2012

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Allergy medications overview

The arsenal of allergy drugs includes dozens of medications that relieve allergy symptoms when confronted with a trigger known as an allergen. That trigger could be something from a plant, such as pollen, or something from an animal (pet dander, dust mites, cockroaches). Other allergy triggers include certain fragrances or chemical substances.

What causes a person's allergic reaction is highly individual. But the reactions are often universal: swelling and inflammation, especially around the eyes, nose, and throat, usually accompanied by itching.

Some allergy medications work against the effects of histamines, which are released during an allergic reaction. Other medications reduce swelling, affect the immune system, or affect release of other substances associated with allergic reactions.

Many allergy drugs are available without a prescription.

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Alamast Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Alamast Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

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ALAMAST® (pemirolast potassium ophthalmic solution) ophthalmic solution is indicated for the prevention of itching of the eye due to allergic conjunctivitis. Symptomatic response to therapy (decreased itching) may be evident within a few days, but frequently requires longer treatment (up to four weeks).

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What is Alamast Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Alamast Patient Information: Side Effects

Serious side effects are not expected with pemirolast ophthalmic.

Commonly, some burning, irritation, itching, dry eyes, or other eye discomfort may occur.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about pemirolast ophthalmic (Alamast)?

Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated,...

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What is Alamast Patient Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Alamast Consumer Information: Uses

Pemirolast is used to prevent itching of the eyes caused by allergies (allergic conjunctivitis). This medication is known as a mast cell stabilizer. It works by blocking certain natural substances (histamine, leukotriene) that cause allergic symptoms.

Do not use this medication to treat redness and irritation due to wearing contact lenses.

HOW TO USE: To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.

Remove contact lenses before applying the eye drops....

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