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Alamast
Alamast Side Effects Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Alamast (pemirolast potassium) ophthalmic solution is used to treat ocular (eye) symptoms of allergic conditions, such as itching. It is a mast cell stabilizer, which is an anti-allergic medication. Common side effects include headache, runny nose, eye burning/discomfort, feeling as if something is in your eye, or dry eyes.
The recommended dose of Alamast is one to two drops in each affected eye four times daily. Do not use other eye medications during treatment with Alamast ophthalmic unless directed by your doctor. Other drugs may interact with Alamast ophthalmic. Tell your doctor all prescription or over-the-counter medicines and supplements you use. During pregnancy, Alamast should be used only when prescribed. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Our Alamast (pemirolast potassium) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
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.
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Alamast in Detail - 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.
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Alamast Overview - Patient Information: Side Effects
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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Alamast FDA Prescribing Information: Side Effects
(Adverse Reactions)
SIDE EFFECTS
In clinical studies lasting up to 17 weeks with ALAMAST® (pemirolast potassium ophthalmic solution) ophthalmic solution, headache, rhinitis, and cold/flu symptoms were reported at an incidence of 10-25%. The occurrence of these side effects was generally mild. Some of these events were similar to the underlying ocular disease being studied.
The following ocular and non-ocular adverse reactions were reported at an incidence of less than 5%:
Ocular: burning, dry eye, foreign body sensation, and ocular discomfort.
Non-Ocular: allergy, back pain, bronchitis, cough, dysmenorrhea, fever, sinusitis, and sneezing/nasal congestion.
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Alamast (Pemirolast Potassium Ophthalmic Solution) »
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