Lotenol 0.5% (Ophthalmic Suspension)
5 ml drop: ৳ 175.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Loteprednol etabonate |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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