LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE belongs to a class of medications called corticosteroids primarily used to treat post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience that is associated with tissue damage. Inflammation is the immune system's natural response to injury or infection. LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE is prescribed to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.
LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE contains Loteprednol etabonate. It is a corticosteroid that works by blocking prostaglandins (a chemical messenger) in the brain that cause inflammation and swelling. Thereby, LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE helps treat inflammation and pain.
LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE is for ophthalmic use only. You are advised to use LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. In some cases, LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE may cause watery eyes, irritation, itching, and foreign body sensation in the eye. Most of these side effects of LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Do not take LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE if you are allergic to corticosteroids or any ingredient of LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE. Also, do not use more than the prescribed dose of LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE as it may cause glaucoma, fungal infections, and cataracts. Do not take any other eye medication with LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE, without consulting your doctor. If you have/had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, any other eye problem, are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE unless prescribed by your doctor.
Post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery.
LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE contains Loteprednol etabonate. LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE is prescribed to treat eye inflammation and pain after eye surgery. It is a corticosteroid that works by blocking prostaglandins (a chemical messenger) in the brain that cause inflammation and swelling. As a result, inflammation and pain are reduced after using LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to corticosteroids or any of the ingredients of LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE. Do not take more than the prescribed dose of LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE as it may cause glaucoma, vision problems, fungal infection or cataract. If you have or ever had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, any other eye problem, are pregnant, do not take LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE unless prescribed by your doctor. Avoid using LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE if you are breastfeeding. LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE may cause temporary blurred vision, so drive only if your vision is clear.
Drug-Drug Interaction: LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE may interact with other ophthalmic medications (bromfenac ophthalmic, diclofenac ophthalmic, flurbiprofen ophthalmic, bimatoprost, latanoprost), HIV medicines (ritonavir, cobicistat), antibiotic medication (clarithromycin), and vaccine (smallpox vaccine).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had ocular infections and ocular toxicities (cataracts, glaucoma/intraocular hypertension).
It is unknown if alcohol affects LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE. Please consult your doctor for more information.
Please consult your doctor as there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefit outweighs the risks.
Please consult your doctor before using LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE if you are a nursing mother.
LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE can cause temporary blurry vision. So, do not drive or operate machinery until your vision is clear.
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE in patients with liver problems.
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE in patients with kidney problems.
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. Please consult your doctor for more information.
Pain: It is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with or resembling actual or potential tissue damage. It allows the body to react and prevent further tissue damage. Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Perception of pain can differ from person to person and it could be tolerable to non-tolerable.
Inflammation: It occurs due to the body's immune response against the antigen. It can be due to external injuries, effects of radiation, chemicals, or pathogens (bacteria, viruses).