Active Substance: Loteprednol etabonate.
Overview
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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of
Loteprednol etabonateis available in the market in concentration
Loteprednol Etabonate 0.5% Eye prep
May mask and exacerbate existing ocular infection. Re-evaluate patients if symptoms do not improve after 2 days. Glaucoma; may delay healing after cataract surgery. Monitor intraocular pressure (prolonged use).
Allergic conjunctivitis, Ocular inflammation
Lotepro is also contraindicated in individuals with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation and to other corticosteroids. Viral infections of the cornea and conjunctiva; mycobacterial eye infection; fungal infections of ocular structures.
Local reactions (e.g. blurred vision, burning, itching, dry eye), photophobia, headache, rhinitis, pharyngitis. Prolonged use may increase IOP, which may be associated with possible development of glaucoma and infrequent optic nerve damage; posterior sub-capsular cataract formation and perforation of the globe where there is thinning of the cornea or sclera.
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Loteprednol is a synthetic nonfluorinated glucocorticoid. It stimulates the production of lipicortins, proteins that modulate the activity of prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
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