Lotenol 0.5% (Ophthalmic Suspension)

5 ml drop: ৳ 175.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Loteprednol etabonate
Company Popular pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Lotenol 05 eye gel Lotenol 05 eye ointment

Indications

  • Steroid responsive inflammatory conditions
  • Allergic conjunctivitis
  • Acne rosacea
  • Keratitis
  • Iritis
  • Cyclitis
  • Post-operative inflammation

Pharmacology

  • Inhibition of inflammatory response
  • Edema inhibition
  • Fibrin deposition inhibition
  • Capillary dilation inhibition
  • Leukocyte migration inhibition

Dosage & Administration

  • Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac
  • Frequency: 4 times a day
  • Frequency: 2 times a day
  • Apply a small amount 4 times daily
  • Instill one to two drops 4 times daily
  • Use in children: Safety and effectiveness not established
  • Geriatric use: No overall differences observed

Interaction

  • No detectable plasma presence
  • No expected impact on systemically administered medicinal products

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva
  • Contraindicated in mycobacterial infection
  • Contraindicated in fungal diseases
  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity to ingredients or corticosteroids

Side Effects

  • Elevated intraocular pressure
  • Optic nerve damage
  • Visual acuity and field defects
  • Cataract formation
  • Ocular infection
  • Globe perforation
  • Adverse ocular reactions: abnormal vision, burning sensation, dry eyes, itching
  • Adverse ocular reactions: conjunctivitis, corneal abnormalities, ocular pain
  • Non-ocular adverse reactions: headache, rhinitis, pharyngitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category C
  • Reproductive toxicity in animals
  • Nursing caution

Precautions & Warnings

  • Re-evaluation after two days if no improvement
  • Intraocular pressure monitoring if used for 10 days or longer
  • Consider fungus invasion in persistent corneal ulceration
  • Consult physician for aggravated redness or itching
  • Avoid wearing contact lenses during therapy

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic Steroid preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30 degree C
  • Dry place protected from light
  • Do not touch tube tip to any surface
  • Preferred usage within one month after opening
  • Protect from freezing

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