Lotemax Sm (loteprednol etabonate)
Ophthalmic Steroids Ophthalmic (EYE) Drops, Gel (GRAM)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Loteprednol etabonate is a synthetic nonfluorinated corticosteroid.
USES: This medication is used to treat eye inflammation and pain 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)
Drug class: Ophthalmic Steroids
Therapeutic class: Ophthalmic Agents
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Lotemax Sm:
- Post-Op Ocular Inflammation
- Postoperative Ocular Pain
Also known as: 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.
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Lotemax Sm 0.38% Ophth Gel | Maintenance | Instill 1 drop into affected eye(s) by ophthalmic route 3 times per day beginning the day after surgery and continuing for 2 weeks post-op. |
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Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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- Fungal infection of eye
- Herpes simplex dendritic keratitis
- Tuberculosis of the eye
- Vaccinia virus keratitis
- Glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
There are no moderate contraindications for this drug.
Adverse reactions
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More Frequent
- Chemosis
Less Frequent
- Keratoconjunctivitis
- Uveitis
Rare or Very Rare
- Bacterial eye infection
- Cataracts
- Fungal infection of eye
- Glaucoma
- Globe perforation
- Impaired wound healing
- Ocular infection
- Posterior capsule opacification
- Viral ocular infection
More Frequent
- Anterior chamber inflammation
- Blurred vision
- Conjunctival hyperemia
- Corneal edema
- Dry eye
- Eye tearing
- Headache disorder
- Ocular itching
- Ocular pain
- Ocular redness
- Pharyngitis
- Photophobia
- Rhinitis
- Visual changes
Less Frequent
- Conjunctivitis
- Eyelid erythema
- Ocular discharge
- Ocular hypertension
- Ocular irritation
Rare or Very Rare
- Foreign body sensation of eye
Precautions
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Post-op ocular inflammation | ||
| H57.8 | ICD10CM | Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa |
| Postoperative ocular pain | ||
| H57.1 | ICD10CM | Ocular pain |
| H57.10 | ICD10CM | Ocular pain, unspecified eye |
| H57.11 | ICD10CM | Ocular pain, right eye |
| H57.12 | ICD10CM | Ocular pain, left eye |
| H57.13 | ICD10CM | Ocular pain, bilateral |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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