loteprednol

Overview

loteprednol (as Loteprednol Etabonate) contains a sterile, topical anti-inflammatory corticosteroid for ophthalmic use. Loteprednol etabonate is a white to off white powder.chemically it is chloromethyl 17a-[(ethoxycarbonyl)oxy]-11ß-hydroxy-3-oxoandrosta-1,4-diene-17ß-carboxylate. It is used in ophthalmic solution for the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the eye.

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

loteprednol is primarily indicated in conditions like Acne rosacea, Conjunctivitis, Herpes zoster, Iritis, Keratitis, Uveitis.

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Pharmacokinetics

Metabolism is reported extensive.

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Loteprednol's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

1 to 2 %1.5 (1.5)6 hourlyopthalmicSeasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
1 to 2 %1.5 (1.5)6 hourlyopthalmicInflammatory Ocular Disorders
1 to 2 %1.5 (1.5)6 hourlyopthalmicPost Operative Ocular Inflammation

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Loteprednol is available.

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Loteprednol is available.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

No data regarding the pathological interferences produced by loteprednol is available.

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Brands / Trade Names of Loteprednol

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Manufacturers of loteprednol in Pakistan

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