Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml
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About Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension
Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension belongs to the class of corticosteroid medication or ophthalmic anti-infectives. It is used to relieve eye irritation, redness, burning, and swelling caused by chemicals, radiation, heat, infection, allergies, or foreign substances in the eye. Besides this, it is sometimes used following eye surgery.
Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension contains prednisolone, a corticosteroid medicine. It works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling.
Use Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension are application site burning or stinging sensation, redness and temporary blurred vision. Most of these side effects resolve gradually over time without the need for medical intervention. However, you should consult your doctor if you experience these side effects frequently.
Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension is for ophthalmic use only. It should not be injected or consumed orally. You should not use Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension if you are allergic to prednisolone, other corticosteroid medications, or any of the components in Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension. Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You may notice temporary blurred vision after using this medication. Before operating machinery or driving, wait until your vision returns to normal.
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Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
- Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension is for ophthalmic use only. Not for injection.
- Do not touch the dropper tip or other dispensing tip to any surface since this may contaminate solution.
- If the suspension becomes cloudy or dark brown, it should be discarded.
Key Benefits
Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension contains prednisolone, a corticosteroid medicine. Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling. Thus it effectively relieves eye irritation, redness, burning, and swelling caused by chemicals, radiation, heat, infection, allergies, or foreign substances in the eye. Besides this, it is sometimes used following eye surgery.
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Drug Warnings
Do not use Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension if you are allergic to prednisolone, other corticosteroid medications, or any of the components in Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension. Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension is only to be used in the eyes. Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension should never be injected or used orally. If you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding, inform your doctor. You may notice temporary blurred vision after using this medication. Before operating machinery or driving, wait until your vision returns to normal. Before using Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension, consult your doctor if you have vision problems, severe eye pain, glaucoma (high blood pressure in the eye), eye damage, or eye surgery. Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension should not be used for any longer than your doctor has prescribed. Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension should not be used to treat any other eye infections.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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When Mifepristone is taken with Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml, the effects of Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml might be considerably reduced, which may be less effective in treating your condition.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml with Mifepristone is not recommended, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Iohexol and Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml can increase the risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml with Iohexol is not generally advised as they can lead to an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml and Desmopressin may increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of sodium in the blood).
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml with Desmopressin is not generally advised as they lead to an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience loss of appetite, headache, nausea, vomiting, lethargy (very tired), irritability, difficulty concentrating, weakness, unsteadiness, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
When BCG vaccine is used with Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml, its effectiveness may be reduced.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml with BCG vaccine is not generally advised, but they can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml and Ibuprofen can increase the risk of side effects of each other.
How to manage the interaction:
A combination of Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml and Ibuprofen can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Sparfloxacin may cause tendinitis (inflammation of a tissue that attaches muscle to bone) and tendon rupture, and the risk may be increased when combined with Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml. People over the age of 60 and people who have had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant may be especially at risk.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml can be taken with Sparfloxacin if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb, stop taking sparfloxacin and consult your doctor. Additionally, you need to avoid exercising or using the impacted area until a doctor issues further instructions. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml with Certolizumab can increase the risk of developing serious infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml and Certolizumab, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Tofacitinib and Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml can increase the risk of serious infections, diverticular disease (development of small bulges in the lining of the intestine), or gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tofacitinib and Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in the coughing fluid, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, pain or burning when urinating, severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Co-administration of Moxifloxacin may cause tendinitis (inflammation of a tissue that attaches muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints).
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml can be taken with Moxifloxacin if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area (back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb), consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
Taking Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml with Fingolimod can increase the risk of developing serious infections.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension 10 ml and Fingolimod, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Get at least six to eight hours of sleep each night to renew your eyes.
- It would help if you washed your eyes with clean water. If you've had eye surgery, wait at least two weeks before washing your eyes.
- Take care of your health, eat a balanced diet, get plenty of exercises, and rest well.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
No interactions were found; however, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Please consult the doctor. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Consult your doctor; there is no substantial research yet on the usage of Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension may cause blurred vision temporarily. Before driving or operating any machinery, wait until your vision has returned to normal.
Liver
Consult your doctor
No information was available about the usage of Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your physician.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
No information was available about the usage of Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your physician.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension should only be used in children under the supervision of a doctor or as directed by the doctor.
Heart
Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension can generally be used even if you have heart problems, as it acts locally in the eye and has minimal systemic absorption. However, caution is advised if you're sensitive to sulfites or are taking medications that interact with corticosteroids. Always consult your doctor to ensure it's safe for your specific condition.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Geriatric patients can generally use Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension safely, but it may be more sensitive to side effects like increased eye pressure. Regular monitoring by an eye specialist is recommended to ensure safe use.
FAQs
Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension belongs to the class of corticosteroid medication or ophthalmic anti-infectives. It is used to relieve eye irritation, redness, burning, and swelling caused by chemicals, radiation, heat, infection, allergies, or foreign substances in the eye. Besides this, it is sometimes used following eye surgery.
Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling. Thus it effectively relieves eye irritation, redness, burning, and swelling caused by chemicals, radiation, heat, infection, allergies, or foreign substances in the eye.
Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension can be used with other eye medications if prescribed by a doctor. However, maintain a 15-minute interval between Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension and other eye medicines.
Even if your symptoms improve, you must continue to use Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension for as long as it is suggested by your doctor. If you stop using this medication too soon, your symptoms may recur.
Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension might cause blurred vision temporarily immediately after using. So, do not drive or operate machinery immediately after using Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension; wait until your vision is clear to prevent any mishappening.
Do not wear contact lenses while using Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension. Remember to remove your contact lenses before using Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension. It is advised to wear spectacles and avoid contact lenses until the inflammation has resolved.
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- https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682794.html
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/prednisolone-ophthalmic-route/side-effects/drg-20406320?p=1#:~:text=Prednisolone%20eye%20drops%20is%20also,only%20with%20your%20doctor's%20prescription.
- https://www.scottpautlermd.com/prednisone-for-eye-inflammation/
