loteprednol (Lotemax, Alrex)

Indications

• eye disease due to eye inflammation
  • seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
  • Herpes zoster conjunctivitis
  • anterior uveitis
  • keratitis
  • eye pain

Adverse effects

• corneal perforation if used with eye infection
• prolonged use of corticosteroids may result in glaucoma

• drug adverse effects of glucocorticoids
• drug adverse effects of immunosuppressive agents

More general terms

• glucocorticoid

Component of

• loteprednol/tobramycin