Lotemax (loteprednol etabonate)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Loteprednol etabonate is a synthetic nonfluorinated corticosteroid.
USES: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. It is also used after eye surgery. Loteprednol works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching.
It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.
Generic name: loteprednol etabonate
Pronunciation: (LOE-te-PRED-nol)
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Lotemax:
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Herpes Zoster Keratitis
- Iridocyclitis
- Iritis
- Ocular Inflammation
- Ocular Rosacea
- Post-Op Ocular Inflammation
- Postoperative Ocular Pain
- Punctate Keratitis
Also known as: Acute Iritis, Allergy Eye Itch, Atopic Conjunctivitis, Inflammatory Cells On The Corneal Endothelium, Itchy Eyes Due To Allergies, Keratic Precipitates, Keratitis Punctata, Ocular Itching Due To Allergies, Ophthalmic Inflammation, Post-Op Ocular Pain, Postoperative Eye Pain, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation, Postoperative Ophthalmic Inflammation.
Dosing
Safety and efficacy of ophthalmic suspensions containing loteprednol etabonate alone or in fixed combination with tobramycin have not been established in children younger than 18 years of age.
Loteprednol etabonate alone or in fixed combination with tobramycin is applied topically to the eye as an ophthalmic suspension. The suspension should be shaken vigorously prior to use. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the container.
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Precautions
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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