AFM 0.1% (Ophthalmic Suspension)

5 ml drop: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Fluorometholone acetate
Company	Aristopharma ltd

Indications

Treatment of steroid responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva
Treatment of cornea and anterior segment inflammation

Pharmacology

Corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory action
Induction of phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins
Control of biosynthesis of inflammatory mediators

Dosage & Administration

Shake bottle before use
1 to 2 drops instilled two to four times daily
Dosage may be increased during initial 24 to 48 hours
Caution in children under 2 years of age

Interaction

Specific drug interaction studies not conducted

Contraindications

Patients with acute superficial Herpes simplex keratitis
Patients with fungal diseases of ocular structures
Patients with viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva
Patients with tuberculosis of the eye
Patients with hypersensitivity to the medication

Side Effects

Elevation of intraocular pressure
Visual disturbances
Eye irritation
Blurred vision
Posterior subcapsular cataract formation
Ocular infections
Hypersensitivity
Delayed wound healing

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category B3
Use during pregnancy only if benefits justify potential risks
Unknown systemic absorption in breast milk
Consideration for discontinuing nursing or the drug

Precautions & Warnings

Caution in patients with history of Herpes simplex keratitis
Limit use to 10 days under supervision
Possible masking or aggravation of eye infections
Consider alternative treatment if no improvement seen after a few days

Therapeutic Class

Ophthalmic Steroid preparations

Storage Conditions

Store in dry place away from light
Keep out of reach of children
Prevent contamination of dropper tip
Do not use after 4 weeks of first opening

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