What is Lotemax Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5% used for?

This medication is a corticosteroid, prescribed for eye swelling caused by surgery, infection, allergies, and other conditions. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

How does Lotemax Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5% work?

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What are the side effects of Lotemax Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5%?

Central Nervous System - Headache. Respiratory - Runny nose and inflammation of pharynx. Eye - Abnormal vision/blurring, burning sensation on instillation, swelling (or edema) of the conjunctiva, dry eyes, itching, conjunctivitis/irritation, corneal abnormalities, glaucoma, optic nerve injury, posterior sub capsular cataracts, changes in visual acuity, field defects, secondary ocular infection.

Does Lotemax Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5% interact with other medications?

Because long term use (more than 10 days) can cause increased intraocular pressure, loteprednol may interfere with the treatment of glaucoma. Following ocular administration, the drug is very slowly absorbed into the blood, therefore the blood level is limited to an extremely small concentration, and interactions with drugs taken by mouth or through any route other than topical ophthalmic are very unlikely.

What precautions should be taken with Lotemax Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5%?

•May mask and exacerbate existing ocular infection. • Re-evaluate patients if symptoms do not improve after 2 days. It may cause blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Do not wear soft contact lenses while using this medication.

What ATC class does Lotemax Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5% belong to?

Lotemax Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5%: ATC S01BA14. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

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Lotemax Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5%

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INN: LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE

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