Lotemycin0.5%+0.3%
Eye Drops
The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Lotemycin is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Lotemycin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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| Driving | UNSAFE Lotemycin may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Lotemycin is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used to treat eye infections with inflammation. It stops the growth of ba... View More
Uses of Lotemycin
- Eye infection with inflammation
Side effects of Lotemycin
- Eye irritation
- Eye discomfort
How to use Lotemycin
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the ... View More
How Lotemycin works
Lotemycin is a combination of two medicines: Loteprednol etabonate and Tobramycin. Loteprednol etabonate is a steroid which blocks the production of cer... View More
- Lotemycin is used for the treatment of bacterial skin infections.
- It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film, two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Do not apply it to broken skin and avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.... View More
- It may cause temporary burning, itching or a redness at application site. This is usually mild. Consult your doctor if you experience a more severe reac... View More
- Inform your doctor if your skin problem hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.
Indication
Keratitis, Allergic conjunctivitis, Iritis, Ocular inflammation, Bacterial ocular infection, Cyclitis
Adult Dose
Ocular Inflammation Indicated for steroid-responsive ocular inflammations with risk of superficial bacterial infections Adult: Instill 1 or 2 drops of... View More
Child Dose
Safety & efficacy not been established.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation or to other corticosteroids Viral, mycobacterial & fungal eye infections
Mode of Action
Loteprednol is a synthetic nonfluorinated glucocorticoid. It stimulates the production of lipicortins, proteins that modulate the activity of prostaglan... View More
Precaution
History of herpes simplex infections May exacerbate infections by nonsusceptible organisms Monitor IOP if used >10 d Bacterial keratitis reported fro... View More
Side Effect
Prolonged use may increase: IOP, which may be associated with possible development of glaucoma and infrequent optic nerve damage; posterior sub-capsular... View More
Interaction
Enhanced neurotoxic and nephrotoxic effects w/ other aminoglycosides (e.g. amikacin, streptomycin), cefaloridine, viomycin, polymyxin B, colistin, cispl... View More
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