Lotepred Forte Specification
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.
Lotepred Forte Usage And Safety
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.
Lotepred Forte Precautions
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.
Lotepred Forte Warnings
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.
Lotepred Forte Additional Information
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.
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