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Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml
About Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml
Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml belongs to the class of ophthalmic medication primarily used to treat Post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery. Pain is an unpleasant and emotional experience associated with tissue damage. It allows the body to react and prevent further tissue damage. Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Pain perception can differ from person to person, from tolerable to non-tolerable. Inflammation is your immune system's natural response to injury or infection.
Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml contains Loteprednol. It works by inhibiting the release of certain natural substances that cause swelling, itching, and pain. As a result, inflammation and pain are reduced after using Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml.
Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml is for external use only. Before using it, break the seal and wash your hands to avoid any infection or contamination. If you wear contact lenses or are wearing them, remove them before using Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml. You may experience watery eyes, irritation in the eyes, and eye itching, in some cases. Most of these side effects of Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Put Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. You should not stop taking Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml abruptly as it may worsen your symptoms. Do not take Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml if you are allergic to corticosteroids or any ingredient of Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml. Also, do not put more than the prescribed dose of Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml as it may cause glaucoma or optic nerve damage. Do not take any other eye medication with Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml, without consulting your doctor. Use of Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml after cataract surgery is known to slow the surgery's healing process, so it is given in a very minimum dose. If you have or ever had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, any other eye problem, are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take the Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml until prescribed by your doctor.
Uses of Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml
Medicinal Benefits
Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml is an ophthalmic medicine that is primarily used to alleviate post-operative inflammation and discomfort following eye surgery. Loteprednol is present in Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml. It is a corticosteroid that acts by preventing the brain's prostaglandins (chemical messengers) from causing inflammation and swelling. As a result of employing Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml, inflammation and pain are minimised.
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Drug Warnings
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to corticosteroids or any of the ingredients of Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml, what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Please do not stop taking Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml suddenly, as it might worsen your symptoms. Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml is prescribed to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye. Please do not take more than the prescribed dose of Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml as it may cause glaucoma or infection. To avoid any contamination, avoid touching the tip of the dropper. Do not put to eye medication simultaneously; wait for at least 5-10 minutes before putting in the second medication. Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml is used to treat inflammation, allergies, other medical problems that cause inflammation, or if the immune system's suppression is needed. If you have or ever had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, any other eye problem, are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml until prescribed by your doctor. Prolonged use of corticosteroids may result in glaucoma with damage to the optic nerve, defects in visual acuity, and fields of vision. If this product is used for 10 days or longer, intraocular pressure (IOP) should be monitored.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug interactions: Lotiviz 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml may interact with other ophthalmic medications (bromfenac ophthalmic, diclofenac ophthalmic, flurbiprofen ophthalmic, ketorolac ophthalmic, nepafenac ophthalmic, suprofen ophthalmic, bimatoprost, latanoprost, tafluprost), HIV medicines (ritonavir, cobicistat, darunavir, nelfinavir), antibiotic medication (clarithromycin), and vaccine (smallpox vaccine),
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have or ever had ocular infections and ocular toxicities (Cataracts, Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension).
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Pain: Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain may be dull or sharp, constant, or may come and go. The tolerance level of pain might vary from person to person. Pain can be generalized (overall body aches) or localized (affecting a specific area of the body). Pain can be considered a good thing as it helps us know something is wrong in the body and helps diagnose the condition. The common causes of pain include headache, muscle strain, cramps, cuts, bone fractures and arthritis.
Eye inflammation: It is the swelling of eye tissue due to underlying conditions such as allergies, conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye), injuries, or other disorders of the eye. It is characterized by redness, watery or itchy eyes, and a burning sensation in the eye.