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inflammatory eye infections
Loteprednol (Loteprednol and Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin)) and Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin) ophthalmic (eye) solution or drops is used to treat inflammation or swelling in the eye that is caused by a bacterial infection.
Loteprednol (Loteprednol and Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin)) and Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin) solution is a combination of a steroid (Loteprednol (Loteprednol and Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin))) and an antibiotic (Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin)). Loteprednol (Loteprednol and Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin)) reduces swelling and inflammation. Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin) works by killing the bacteria or preventing it from growing.
Loteprednol (Loteprednol and Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin)) and Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin) is available only with your doctor's prescription.
- Loteprednol and tobramycin drops may cause blurred vision. Use Loteprednol and tobramycin drops with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks if you cannot see clearly.
- If your symptoms do not get better after 2 days or if they get worse, contact your health care provider.
- Soft contact lenses may absorb a chemical in Loteprednol and tobramycin drops. Do not wear contact lenses while you are using Loteprednol and tobramycin drops.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Loteprednol and tobramycin drops before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Loteprednol and tobramycin drops only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
- Be sure to use Loteprednol and tobramycin drops for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
- Long-term or repeated use of Loteprednol and tobramycin drops may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
- Lab tests, including eye exams, may be performed while you use Loteprednol and tobramycin drops. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Loteprednol and tobramycin drops while you are pregnant. It is not known if Loteprednol and tobramycin drops is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Loteprednol and tobramycin drops, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Usual Adult Dose for Uveitis
1 to 2 drops instilled in conjunctival sac of affected eye(s) every 4 to 6 hours
During the initial 24 to 48 hours of treatment, the frequency may be increased to every 1 to 2 hours. As clinical signs improve, the frequency may be decreased gradually. Therapy should not be stopped prematurely.
Approved
Indication: For steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists.
Usual Adult Dose for Iritis
1 to 2 drops instilled in conjunctival sac of affected eye(s) every 4 to 6 hours
During the initial 24 to 48 hours of treatment, the frequency may be increased to every 1 to 2 hours. As clinical signs improve, the frequency may be decreased gradually. Therapy should not be stopped prematurely.
Approved
Indication: For steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists.
Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis
1 to 2 drops instilled in conjunctival sac of affected eye(s) every 4 to 6 hours
During the initial 24 to 48 hours of treatment, the frequency may be increased to every 1 to 2 hours. As clinical signs improve, the frequency may be decreased gradually. Therapy should not be stopped prematurely.
Approved
Indication: For steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists.
Usual Adult Dose for Keratitis
1 to 2 drops instilled in conjunctival sac of affected eye(s) every 4 to 6 hours
During the initial 24 to 48 hours of treatment, the frequency may be increased to every 1 to 2 hours. As clinical signs improve, the frequency may be decreased gradually. Therapy should not be stopped prematurely.
Approved
Indication: For steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists.
Usual Adult Dose for Cyclitis
1 to 2 drops instilled in conjunctival sac of affected eye(s) every 4 to 6 hours
During the initial 24 to 48 hours of treatment, the frequency may be increased to every 1 to 2 hours. As clinical signs improve, the frequency may be decreased gradually. Therapy should not be stopped prematurely.
Approved
Indication: For steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Loteprednol (Loteprednol and Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin))-Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin) ophthalmic is contraindicated in most viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, and varicella, and also in mycobacterial infection of the eye and fungal diseases of ocular structures.
Caution is recommended when used with glaucoma. Intraocular pressure should be monitored if used for 10 days or longer.
Patients should be examined (e.g., slit lamp biomicroscopy and, if appropriate, fluorescein staining) prior to initial and renewed prescription orders. No more than 20 mL should be prescribed initially and the prescription should not be refilled without further evaluation.
In acute purulent eye conditions, Loteprednol (Loteprednol and Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin))-Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin) ophthalmic may mask infection or enhance existing infection. Patients should be reevaluated if signs and symptoms do not improve after 2 days.
Extreme caution is recommended when treating patients with history of herpes simplex. Ocular steroid use may prolong the course and exacerbate the severity of many ocular viral infections.
If hypersensitivity occurs with Loteprednol (Loteprednol and Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin))-Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin) ophthalmic, use should be discontinued and appropriate therapy started.
Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients (less than 18 years of age).
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Fungus invasion should be considered with any persistent corneal ulceration. Fungal cultures are recommended when appropriate.
Soft contact lenses should not be worn during use of Loteprednol (Loteprednol and Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin))-Tobramycin (Loteprednol and tobramycin) ophthalmic.
Patients should be instructed to avoid allowing the dropper tip to contact the eye, eyelid, fingers, or any other surface.
Usar Loteprednol e tobramicina cai conforme indicado pelo seu médico. Verifique o rótulo do medicamento para obter instruções exatas sobre a dosagem.
- As gotas de loteprednol e tobramicina devem ser usadas como colírio. Não deve ser injetado no olho.
- Agite bem antes de cada uso.
- Para usar gotas de loteprednol e tobramicina nos olhos, primeiro lave as mãos. Incline a cabeça para trás. Usando o dedo indicador, puxe a pálpebra inferior para longe do olho para formar uma bolsa. Coloque o remédio na bolsa e feche delicadamente os olhos. Use imediatamente o dedo para aplicar pressão no canto interno da pálpebra por 1 a 2 minutos. Não pisque. Remova o excesso de remédio ao redor do olho com um tecido limpo e seco, tomando cuidado para não tocar o olho. Lave as mãos para remover qualquer medicamento que possa estar sobre elas.
- Para impedir que os germes contaminem seu medicamento, não toque na ponta do aplicador em nenhuma superfície, incluindo o olho. Mantenha o recipiente bem fechado.
- Para esclarecer completamente sua infecção, use gotas de loteprednol e tobramicina durante todo o curso do tratamento. Continue usando-o mesmo se você se sentir melhor em alguns dias.
- As gotas de loteprednol e tobramicina são geralmente usadas por um período máximo de 2 semanas. Se for usado por mais de 10 dias, podem ser necessários exames oftalmológicos.
- Se você perder uma dose de gotas de Loteprednol e tobramicina, use-a o mais rápido possível. Se estiver quase na hora da próxima dose, pule a dose e volte ao seu esquema posológico regular. Não use 2 doses de uma só vez.
Faça ao seu médico qualquer dúvida sobre como usar gotas de loteprednol e tobramicina.
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Quais são os possíveis efeitos colaterais de Loteprednol e tobramicina?
Aplica-se ao loteprednol (loteprednol e Tobramicina (loteprednol e tobramicina)) / Tobramicina (loteprednol e tobramicina) oftalmológica: suspensão oftalmológica
Além dos efeitos necessários, alguns efeitos indesejados podem ser causados pelo loteprednol (loteprednol e Tobramycin (loteprednol e tobramicina)) / Tobramicina (loteprednol e tobramicina) oftalmológica. No caso de ocorrer algum desses efeitos colaterais, eles podem exigir atenção médica.
Principais efeitos colaterais
Você deve verificar com seu médico imediatamente se algum desses efeitos colaterais ocorre ao tomar Loteprednol (Loteprednol e Tobramycin (Loteprednol e tobramicina)) / Tobramicina (Loteprednol e tobramicina) oftalmológica :
Mais comum:
- Visão turva
- mudança de visão
- sentindo como se algo estivesse nos olhos
- aumento da pressão intra-ocular
- perda de visão
- dor ou irritação da parte frontal clara do olho
- sensibilidade dos olhos à luz
- Visão turva ou visão de halos azul-verde ao redor dos objetos
- visão diminuída
- dificuldade em ver à noite
- descarga do olho
- olhos secos
- queima de pálpebras, vermelhidão, coceira, dor ou sensibilidade
- batimento cardíaco rápido
- febre
- colmeias
- rouquidão
- irritação e inchaço dos olhos
- coceira
- dor nas articulações
- comichão na tampa e inchaço
- dor nos olhos
- erupção cutânea
- vermelhidão da pálpebra
- vermelhidão da pele
- falta de ar
- rigidez ou inchaço
- inchaço das pálpebras, rosto, lábios, mãos ou pés
- aperto no peito
- respiração perturbada ou deglutição
- chiado
- Vermelhidão dos olhos
- rasgando
Efeitos colaterais menores
Alguns dos efeitos colaterais que podem ocorrer com o Loteprednol (Loteprednol e Tobramycin (Loteprednol e tobramicina)) / Tobramicina (Loteprednol e tobramicina) oftalmológico podem não precisar de atenção médica. À medida que o seu corpo se ajusta ao medicamento durante o tratamento, esses efeitos colaterais podem desaparecer. Seu profissional de saúde também pode lhe contar sobre maneiras de reduzir ou prevenir alguns desses efeitos colaterais. Se algum dos seguintes efeitos colaterais continuar, é incômodo ou se você tiver alguma dúvida sobre eles, verifique com seu profissional de saúde :
Mais comum:
- Queima dos olhos
- dor de cabeça
- maior sensibilidade dos olhos à luz
- picada do olho