Lacrison T 0.5%+0.3% (Ophthalmic Suspension)

5 ml drop: ৳ 200.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Loteprednol etabonate tobramycin
Company Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions
  • Allergic conjunctivitis
  • Acne rosacea
  • Keratitis
  • Iritis
  • Uveitis
  • Corneal injury
  • Post-operative inflammation

Pharmacology

  • Loteprednol
  • Tobramycin
  • Corticosteroid
  • Aminoglycoside
  • Phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins
  • Prostaglandins
  • Leukotrienes
  • Arachidonic acid
  • Bactericidal activity
  • Protein synthesis inhibition

Dosage & Administration

  • Shake well before use
  • Apply one drop into the conjunctival sac every 4-6 hours
  • Increased dosing in initial 24-48 hours

Interaction

  • Topical administration
  • No effect on systemic pharmacokinetics

Contraindications

  • Viral diseases of cornea and conjunctiva
  • Hypersensitivity to ingredients
  • Hypersensitivity to corticosteroids

Side Effects

  • Increased intraocular pressure
  • Burning and stinging upon instillation
  • Vision disorders
  • Ocular discomfort
  • Photophobia
  • Corneal deposits

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Use in pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
  • Caution in lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Ophthalmic use only
  • Monitoring intraocular pressure for prolonged use
  • Risk of fungal infections
  • Overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
  • Cross-sensitivity to aminoglycoside antibiotics

Use in Special Populations

  • Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients not established

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic steroid - antibiotic combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store at room temperature
  • Protect from light
  • Do not touch dropper tip to any surface
  • Use within four weeks after opening
  • Protect from freezing

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