Lotepred Forte Eye Drops 5Ml

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Loteprednol Etabonate

Used For

Eye Inflammation

How it works

Corticosteroids suppress the inflammatory response to inciting agents of mechanical, chemical or immunological nature. No generally accepted explanation of this steroid property has been advanced.

Dosage

Loteprednol Etabonate

Side Effects

Discomfort , itching , dry eye , foreign body sensation , epiphora , corneal defect , conjunctival hyperaemia , instillation site burning , headache.

Drug Interactions

Ocular hypotensive agents , cycloplegics .

Indication

It is used in Post-operative inflammation.

When not to Use

Hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in the list.

Precaution

Prolonged use of corticosteroids may result in ocular hypertension or glaucoma with damage to the optic nerve, defects in visual acuity and fields of vision, and in posterior subcapsular cataract formation. Steroids should be used with caution in the presence of glaucoma.

Warning 1

Visual disturbance may be reported with systemic and topical corticosteroid use. If a patient presents with symptoms such as blurred vision or other visual disturbances, the patient should be considered for referral to an ophthalmologist for evaluation of possible causes which may include cataract, glaucoma or rare diseases such as central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) which have been reported after use of systemic and topical corticosteroids.

Warning 2

Prolonged use of corticosteroids may suppress the host response and may increase the possibility of secondary ocular infections. In those diseases causing thinning of the cornea or sclera, perforations have been known to occur with the use of topical steroids. In acute purulent conditions of the eye, steroids may mask infection or enhance existing infection.

Warning 3

In general patients should not wear contact lenses after cataract surgery, unless contact lens wearing is medically indicated.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.