Flupred 0.05% (Ophthalmic Emulsion)
5 ml drop: ৳ 180.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Difluprednate |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- treatment of inflammation
- pain associated with ocular surgery
- uveitis
- pseudophakic cystoid macular edema
- blepharitis
- corneal inflammation
Pharmacology
- inhibition of inflammatory response
- edema inhibition
- fibrin deposition inhibition
- capillary dilation inhibition
- leukocyte migration inhibition
- scar formation inhibition
Dosage & Administration
- instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac
- 4 times daily
- beginning 24 hours after surgery
- continuing throughout the first 2 weeks
- followed by 2 times daily for a week
- taper based on the response
- tapering as clinically indicated
Interaction
- specific drug interaction studies not conducted
Contraindications
- contraindicated in active viral diseases
- contraindicated in mycobacterial infection
- contraindicated in fungal diseases
Side Effects
- elevated intraocular pressure
- optic nerve damage
- visual acuity and field defects
- posterior subcapsular cataract formation
- secondary ocular infection
- perforation of the globe
- corneal edema
- hyperemia
- eye pain
- photophobia
- posterior capsule opacification
- anterior chamber cells
- anterior chamber flare
- conjunctival edema
- blepharitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- embryotoxic and teratogenic in rabbits
- potential risk to the embryo or fetus
- caution when administered to nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- prolonged use may result in glaucoma
- posterior subcapsular cataract formation
- caution with history of herpes simplex
- fungal infections caution
- do not touch dropper tip to any surface
Use in Special Populations
- pediatric use safety profile
- geriatric safety and effectiveness
Overdose Effects
- overdosage will not ordinarily cause acute problems
- drink fluids to dilute if accidentally ingested
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic Steroid preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature
- protect from light and freezing
- contents should not be used more than 1 month after first opening