Loterex 0.5% (Ophthalmic Suspension)

5 ml drop: ৳ 175.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Loteprednol etabonate
Company Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Loterex 05 eye gel

Title

  • Loterex Ophthalmic Suspension
  • Loterex Ophthalmic Ointment
  • Loterex Ophthalmic Gel

Categories

  • Ophthalmic Medication
  • Steroid-based Eye Treatment
  • Post-operative Anti-inflammatory

Description

  • Indicated in steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea and anterior segment of eyeball
  • Effective in post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery
  • Inhibits the inflammatory response to a variety of inciting agents

Color Options

  • Transparent

Dosage Instructions

  • Instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac four times a day for steroid responsive ocular inflammation
  • Apply a small amount into the conjunctival sac four times daily for post-operative inflammation

Mode of Action

  • Inhibits the inflammatory response
  • Delays or slows healing
  • Controls the biosynthesis of inflammation mediators

Interaction

  • Not expected to affect the pharmacokinetics of systemically administered medicinal products

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva
  • Contraindicated in mycobacterial infection of the eye
  • Contraindicated in fungal diseases of ocular structures

Side Effects

  • Elevated intraocular pressure
  • Visual acuity and field defects
  • Posterior subcapsular cataract formation
  • Ocular infection
  • Perforation of the globe
  • Abnormal vision/blurring
  • Burning on instillation
  • Dry eyes
  • Photophobia
  • Headache
  • Rhinitis
  • Pharyngitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category C
  • Reproductive toxicity in animal studies
  • Unknown risk for humans
  • Caution in nursing women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Re-evaluate if signs and symptoms fail to improve after two days
  • Monitor intraocular pressure if used for 10 days or longer
  • Consider fungus invasion in persistent corneal ulceration
  • Advise consulting a physician if redness or itching worsens
  • Do not wear contact lenses during therapy

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic Steroid Preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30 degree C in a dry place protected from light
  • Do not touch tube tip to any surface
  • Do not use after one month of first opening
  • Protect from freezing

Usability Features

  • Easy to apply
  • Clear instructions for use
  • Suitable for adults

Materials

  • Phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins
  • Corticosteroids

Dimensions

  • Standard ophthalmic product sizes

Geriatric Use

  • No observed overall differences in safety and effectiveness

Use in Children

  • Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients

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