Loteprednol etabonate - Opthalmic Corticosteroids- (FDC- List )-(March 2002)
Drug Name:Loteprednol etabonate - Opthalmic Corticosteroids- (FDC- List )-(March 2002)
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Drug Interaction
Indication
Adverse Reaction
Contra-Indications
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc
Other Information
Pregnancy and lactation
Drug Interaction:
Cycloplegics
Indication:
Adverse Reaction:
Local reactions ( eg. blurred vision, buring, itching, dry eye ) Photobhobia, headache, rhinitis, pharyngitis, May mask or exacerbate ocular infections. Prolonged use may increase IOP , optic nerve damage, visual acuity and field defects, cataract formation, corneal perforation Foreign body sensation, epiphoria, corneal defect, conjuntival hyperaemia
Contra-Indications:
Fungal, viral, mycobacterial amoebic or purulent infections of cornea and conjuvtiva Undiagnosed red eye, Lactation Special precations- Re-evaluate if no improvement after 2 days. Precscribe initially and review after 14 days onlt after appropiate exam. Corneal or scleral thinning Glaucoma History of hepes simplex Monitor IOP and for secondary infections inprolonge therapy ( > 10 days ) Avoid abrupt cassation Soft lens ( remove, may insert after 15 minutes after instillation ) Prolonged use Pregnancy
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Seasonal allergic conjuntivitis
Dosage-
1 drop into affected eye(s) 4 times a day Children - not recommened
Other Information:
Seasonal allergic conjuntivitis
Pregnancy and lactation:
Use contraindicated Observe caution and use only if needed
