Levocabastine Brand Name– Livostin
What is Levocabastine
Levocabastine is a topical ophthalmic agent for the treatment of ocular pruritus due to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.
For the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis, the efficacy of topical levocabastine has been shown to be equivalent to terfenadine and lodoxamide, and may be superior to cromolyn sodium.
Levocabastine was FDA approved November 10, 1993.
In other countries, levocabastine is also available in a nasal spray formulation for the treatment of allergic rhinitis.
Indications
- allergic conjunctivitis
- ocular pruritus
For the treatment of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis or ocular pruritus
Side Effects
- asthenia
- blepharedema
- cough
- drowsiness
- dyspnea
- erythema
- headache
- hyperemia
- lacrimation
- nausea
- ocular irritation
- ocular pain
- pharyngitis
- rash
- vomiting
- xerophthalmia
- xerostomia
Monitoring Parameters
- laboratory monitoring not necessary
Contraindications
- breast-feeding
- children
- contact lenses
- pregnancy
Interactions
There are no drug interactions associated with Levocabastine products.
