Lotepin 0.5% (Ophthalmic Ointment)
5 gm tube: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Loteprednol etabonate |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
Product Title
- Lotepin Ophthalmic Solution
Categories
- Ophthalmic Medication
- Steroid Eye Drops
- Anti-inflammatory Ophthalmic Suspension
Dosage Form
Ophthalmic suspension
Strength
- 0.5%
- 1%
Indications
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Acne rosacea
- Superficial punctate keratitis
- Herpes zoster keratitis
- Iritis
- Cyclitis
- Post-operative inflammation
Pharmacological Action
Inhibition of inflammatory response, edema and capillary proliferation
Mode of Action
- Inhibition of phospholipase A 2
- Control of biosynthesis of inflammatory mediators
Dosage Instructions
- Instill 1 drop into conjunctival sac 4 times a day
- Instill 1 drop into conjunctival sac 2 times a day
- Apply a small amount 4 times daily
- Instill 1-2 drops 4 times daily
Use in Children
Safety and effectiveness not established
Geriatric Use
No overall differences in safety and effectiveness observed
Interactions
No expected effect on systemically administered medicinal products
Contraindications
- Viral diseases of cornea and conjunctiva
- Mycobacterial infection of the eye
- Hypersensitivity to ingredients or other corticosteroids
Side Effects
- Elevated intraocular pressure
- Visual acuity and field defects
- Posterior subcapsular cataract formation
- Secondary ocular infection
- Globe perforation
- Ocular adverse reactions
Pregnancy Category
Category C
Lactation
Caution when administered to nursing women
Precautions
- Re-evaluation if no improvement after 2 days
- Monitoring of intraocular pressure if used for 10 days or longer
- Consideration of fungus invasion in persistent corneal ulceration
Therapeutic Class
Ophthalmic Steroid preparations
Storage Conditions
Store at below 30°C, protected from light, do not touch tube tip to any surface, contents should not be used one month after opening, protect from freezing