Optivar, generic name Azelastine hydrochloride, is an eye drop used to treat eye allergy symptoms caused by seasonal or yearly allergies. Optivar is a prescription drop prescribed by health care providers. Optivar works quickly, within 3 minutes, and lasts 8 to 10 hours.
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To apply Optivar or Azelastine hydrochloride, wash your hands thoroughly both before and after applying the drops. Shake the eye drops well, tilt your head back, or lie down and with your index finger pull down the lower lid of your eye. Hold the Optivar, or Azelastine hydrochloride, eye dropper close to your eye with your other hand, without touching the eye dropper directly to your eye. Drop the correct number of drops into the space made by pulling down your lower lid. Slowly and gently close your eye and place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye and apply light pressure for 1 to 2 minutes to prevent the fluid from draining down the tear duct. Never rinse, wipe or touch the tip of the dropper. Try not to blink and do not rub your eye. Repeat these steps for your other eye if prescribed, and if your dose calls for more than 1 drop. Put the cap back on the bottle right away. If you miss a dose of Optivar, or Azelastine hydrochloride, use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose wait until then to use Optivar and skip the missed dose. Never use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. If you wear soft contact lenses wait at least 10 minutes after using Optivar before inserting your lenses as long as your eyes are not red. If your eyes are red you should not wear contact lenses.
Side effects of Optivar and Azelastine hydrochloride are temporary stinging or burning in your eyes when first applied. Temporary blurred vision, itching, discomfort, tearing, and redness may occur. Optivar and Azelastine hydrochloride may cause temporary blurred vision after it is applied so do not drive, use machinery or activities that require vision until you are sure you can see clearly.
Call your health care provider for any medical advice about any side effects, questions or concerns you may have. Most people using this medication do not experience serious side effects. Remember that your health care provider has weighed the risks and benefits of this medication and judged the benefit outweighs the risk. Also remember to read the packet instructions carefully and use Optivar and Azelastine hydrochloride only as directed by your health care provider.