Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml
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Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml is used to treat post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience that is associated with tissue damage. Inflammation is the immune system's natural response to injury or infection. Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml is prescribed to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.
Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml contains Loteprednol etabonate. It is a corticosteroid that works by blocking prostaglandins (a chemical messenger) in the brain that cause inflammation and swelling. Thereby, Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml helps treat inflammation and pain.
Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml is for ophthalmic use only. You are advised to use Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. In some cases, Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml may cause watery eyes, irritation, itching, and foreign body sensation in the eye. Most of these side effects of Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Do not take Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml if you are allergic to corticosteroids or any ingredient of Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml. Also, do not use more than the prescribed dose of Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml, as it may cause glaucoma, fungal infections, and cataracts. Do not take any other eye medication with Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml, without consulting your doctor. If you have/had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, any other eye problem, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml unless prescribed by your doctor.
Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml contains Loteprednol etabonate. Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml is prescribed to treat eye inflammation and pain after eye surgery. It is a corticosteroid that works by blocking prostaglandins (a chemical messenger) in the brain, which causes inflammation and swelling. As a result, inflammation and pain are reduced after using Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to corticosteroids or any of the ingredients of Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml. Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml as it may cause glaucoma, vision problems, fungal infection or cataract. If you have or ever had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, any other eye problem, are pregnant, do not take Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml unless prescribed by your doctor. Avoid using Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml if you are breastfeeding. Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml may cause temporary blurred vision, so drive only if your vision is clear.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml may interact with other ophthalmic medications (bromfenac ophthalmic, diclofenac ophthalmic, flurbiprofen ophthalmic, bimatoprost, latanoprost), HIV medicines (ritonavir, cobicistat), antibiotic medication (clarithromycin), and vaccine (smallpox vaccine).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had ocular infections and ocular toxicities (cataracts, glaucoma/intraocular hypertension).
Visit an optician regularly to monitor your eye condition.
Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food and drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
Fruits and vegetables containing Vitamin A and C, help improve vision and recovery from the surgery.
Pain: It is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with or resembling actual or potential tissue damage. It allows the body to react and prevent further tissue damage. Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Perception of pain can differ from person to person and it could be tolerable to non-tolerable.
Inflammation: It occurs due to the body's immune response against the antigen. It can be due to external injuries, effects of radiation, chemicals, or pathogens (bacteria, viruses).
Alcohol
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It is unknown if alcohol affects Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml. Please consult your doctor for more information.
Pregnancy
Caution
Please consult your doctor as there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefit outweighs the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Please consult your doctor before using Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml if you are a nursing mother.
Driving
Caution
Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml can cause temporary blurry vision. So, do not drive or operate machinery until your vision is clear.
Liver
Safe if prescribed
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml in patients with liver problems.
Kidney
Safe if prescribed
Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Etapred 0.5% Eye Drops 5ml in patients with kidney problems.
Children
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Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. Please consult your doctor for more information.
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