Flumeth 0.1% (Ophthalmic Suspension)

5 ml drop: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Fluorometholone acetate
Company Nipa pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Corticosteroid with excellent anti-inflammatory action
  • Induction of phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins
  • Control of biosynthesis of inflammatory mediators
  • Lower propensity to increase intraocular pressure than Dexamethasone

Dosage & Administration

  • Shake bottle before use
  • Instill 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac two to four times daily
  • Dosage may be increased to 2 drops every hour in the initial 24 to 48 hours
  • Caution in use for children under 2 years of age

Interaction

  • Specific drug interaction studies not conducted

Contraindications

  • Acute superficial Herpes simplex keratitis
  • Fungal diseases of ocular structures
  • Vaccinia, varicella, mycobacterial infection of the eye
  • Hypersensitivity to constituents

Side Effects

  • Elevation of intraocular pressure with possible development of glaucoma
  • Loss of visual acuity or defects in fields of vision
  • Eye irritation
  • Ocular hyperaemia
  • Eye pain
  • Visual disturbance
  • Foreign body sensation
  • Eyelid edema
  • Blurred vision
  • Eye discharge
  • Eye pruritus
  • Eye swelling
  • Posterior subcapsular cataract formation
  • Ulcerative keratitis
  • Ocular infection (bacterial fungal and viral)
  • Punctate keratitis
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Rash
  • Delayed wound healing

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B3
  • Consideration of potential risk to fetus
  • Unknown systemic absorption effects in breast milk
  • Decision on nursing based on seriousness of adverse reactions

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in the treatment of patients with a history of Herpes simplex keratitis
  • Limit corticosteroid use to 10 days except under strict supervision
  • Regular checks for intraocular pressure
  • Possible masking, activation or aggravation of eye infection
  • Consider alternative treatment if no improvement in a few days

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic Steroid preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a dry place away from light
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Prevent contamination of dropper tip and suspension
  • Tightly close bottle when not in use
  • Use within 4 weeks of opening

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