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BEPREVE™ (bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution) 1.5%
Initial U.S. Approval: 2009

DESCRIPTION

BEPREVE™ (bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution) 1.5% is a sterile, topically administered drug for ophthalmic use. Each mL of BEPREVE™ contains 15 mg bepotastine besilate.

Bepotastine besilate is designated chemically as (+) -4-[[(S)-p-chloro-alpha -2-pyridylbenzyl]oxy]-1-piperidine butyric acid monobenzenesulfonate.

Clinical pharmacology

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Mechanism of Action
Bepotastine is a topically active, direct H1-receptor antagonist and an inhibitor of the release of histamine from mast cells.

Indications and usage 

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

BEPREVE™ is a histamine H1 receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

Contraindications

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Precautions

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

To minimize the risk of contamination, do not touch dropper tip to any surface. Keep bottle tightly closed when not in use.
BEPREVE™ should not be used to treat contact lens-related irritation.

Remove contact lenses prior to instillation of BEPREVE™.

Adverse reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most common adverse reaction occurring in approximately 25% of patients was a mild taste following instillation. Other adverse reactions which occurred in 2-5% of subjects were eye irritation, headache, and nasopharyngitis.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-877-788-2020, or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Dosage and administration 

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Instill one drop into the affected eye(s) twice a day (BID).

How supplied

DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Solution containing bepotastine besilate, 1.5%.

Reference

Package Insert data: 

Reference(s)

National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Library of Medicine, DailyMed Database.
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BEPREVE™ (bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution) 1.5%

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