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Optipred Eye Drop

Manufacturer :  Calix Health Care
Medicine Composition :  Difluprednate
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Optipred Eye Drop

Optipred Eye Drop belongs to the steroid type of drugs. It is mainly used to treat eye problems, especially inflammations and infections. It is mostly used after a major eye surgery. The drug can be prescribed to treat painful anterior uveitis, which is a type of inflammation affecting the front part of the eyes. Never use this medication or any other ophthalmic drug while wearing your contact lenses. The dosage of the medication is to be determined by your doctor depending upon the intensity of your infecting and other related medical conditions. The drug is contraindicated in patients who has not yet gone for treatment of their cataract or glaucoma or are suffering from any other kind of infections such as herpes or chicken pox.

The known side effects of this drug include blurring of the vision, irritation or redness of the eyes including itching. You might experience severe or persistent headaches, dizziness, slowing of the healing after the eye surgery, changes in vision, seeing rainbow colours around lights, changed appearances or colour around your iris, the behind of the eyes feel painful or there may be flare up of new infections in or around the eyes. It is recommended to avoid driving after application of this medicine.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Optipred Eye Drop

    • Allergic Disorders

    • Severe Allergic Reaction

    • Eye Disorder

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Optipred Eye Drop ?

    • Muscle Disorders

    • Electrolyte Imbalance

    • Altered Bone Growth

    • Skin Scar

    • Redistribution/Accumulation Of Body Fat

    • Bone Degradation

    • Behavioural Changes

    • Increased Blood Pressure

    • Increased Glucose Level In Blood

    • Cataract

    • Increased Risk Of Infection

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Optipred Eye Drop

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Optipred drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Optipred Eye Drop ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Optipred Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Difluprednate, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    The active constituent of this medication is a drug used for treating pain and inflammation due to ocular surgery. It is an anti-inflammatory steroidal drug that induces phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins which are responsible for controlling leukotrienes and prostaglandins biosynthesis. This inhibitory effect is imposed by preventing the release of arachidonic acid from the proteins.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Optipred Eye Drop ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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