Lotepred Forte 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by stopping the release of certain natural substances that cause swelling, itching and pain.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Lotepred Forte 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml

Blurred vision

Redness or swelling of eyes

Increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight

Discharge from eyes

Eye discomfort

Itching eyes

Dry eyes

Uses of Lotepred Forte 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml
What is it prescribed for?

Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
This medicine is used to treat eye swelling caused by an allergic reaction to substances such as pollen, mold spores, etc.

Steroid-responsive inflammatory conditions
This medicine is used to treat steroid-responsive inflammatory conditions such as inflammation of the cornea (keratitis), ciliary body (cyclitis), conjunctiva (conjunctivitis), iris (iritis), ocular rosacea, a condition that causes redness, burning, and itching of eyes and develops along with acne rosacea, etc.

Postoperative ocular inflammation and pain
This medicine is used for the treatment of postoperative swelling and pain associated with eye surgeries.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition. If the medicine is used, monitor the infant closely for any adverse effects.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Lotepred Forte 0.50% Eye Drops 5 ml , any other glucocorticoids, or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

Active viral diseases
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with active viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, and varicella due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

Mycobacterial or fungal infection
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from a mycobacterial or fungal infection of the eyes and surrounding structures due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition. If the medicine is used, monitor the infant closely for any adverse effects.

General Warnings

Increased intraocular pressure (IOP)
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of cataracts, glaucoma, or increased intraocular pressure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. This risk is especially high if the medicine is used for more than 10 days. Close monitoring of intraocular pressure may be necessary in some cases. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Slow or delayed healing
This medicine may slow or delay healing and increase the risk of a bleb formation. This risk is especially high if the medicine is used for a prolonged period of time. Appropriate examination through lamp biomicroscopy and fluorescein staining may be necessary in some cases to ensure appropriate healing post surgery. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Contact lens
Patients are advised to remove contact lenses prior to the administration of this medicine. The lenses may be reinserted 10 to 15 minutes post administration.

Driving or operating machines
This medicine may cause blurred vision or other vision changes in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Use in pediatrics
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Smallpox vaccine severe

Bromfenac moderate

Disease interactions

severe
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of cataracts, glaucoma, or increased intraocular pressure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

severe
This medicine is not recommended for use in eye infections caused by a virus due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor’s supervision.

General Instructions

Use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

medlineplus.gov –
Loteprednol [Internet].
Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a619025.html
[cited 20/7/2020].
2020