Lotepred DS 1% (Ophthalmic Suspension)

5 ml drop: ৳ 230.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Loteprednol etabonate
Company	Aristopharma ltd
Also available as	Lotepred 05 suspension Lotepred 05 eye gel

Product Title

Loteprednol Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5%
Loteprednol Ophthalmic Suspension 1%
Loteprednol Ophthalmic Ointment 0.5%
Loteprednol Ophthalmic Gel

Product Category

Ophthalmic Medicine
Eye Care Product
Anti-inflammatory Ophthalmic Medication

Function

Reduces Inflammation
Alleviates Eye Pain
Post-operative Inflammation Treatment
Steroid Responsive Inflammatory Condition Treatment

Active Ingredient

Loteprednol Etabonate

Dosage Form

Suspension
Ointment
Gel

Dosage Strength

0.5%
1%

Application Method

Instill into Conjunctival Sac
Apply into Conjunctival Sac

Dosage Frequency

Four Times a Day
Two Times a Day

Age Restriction

Not for Pediatric Use
No Established Safety in Children

Storage Conditions

Store Below 30°C
Dry Place
Protect from Light

Pharmacological Action

Inhibits Inflammatory Response
Delays Healing
Inhibits Edema
Suppresses Capillary Proliferation

Mode of Action

Induction of Phospholipase A 2 Inhibitory Proteins
Inhibition of Arachidonic Acid Release

Interaction

No Effect on Systemic Pharmacokinetics

Contraindications

Viral Diseases of Cornea and Conjunctiva
Mycobacterial Infection of the Eye
Hypersensitivity to Ingredients

Side Effects

Elevated Intraocular Pressure
Visual Acuity and Field Defects
Cataract Formation
Ocular Infection Risk

Adverse Reactions

Abnormal Vision/Blurring
Burning on Instillation
Dry Eyes
Photophobia

Pregnancy Category

Category C
Reproductive Toxicity in Animals
Use with Caution During Pregnancy and Lactation

Precautions

Re-evaluation if Symptoms Persist
Intraocular Pressure Monitoring
Consider Fungus Invasion with Persistent Ulceration

Therapeutic Class

Ophthalmic Steroid Preparations

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