Comparing Lotemax SM vs Loteprednol Ophthalmic
| Lotemax SM (loteprednol) | Loteprednol ophthalmic |
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| Lotemax SM (loteprednol) | Loteprednol ophthalmic |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Postoperative Ocular Inflammation. Lotemax SM may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis, Keratitis, Iritis, Dry Eye Disease, Cyclitis, Allergies, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation, Rosacea, Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis. Loteprednol ophthalmic may also... View more |
Related suggestions Postoperative Ocular Inflammation
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| More about Lotemax SM (loteprednol) | More about Loteprednol ophthalmic | ||||||||||||||||
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Lotemax SM has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 5 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Loteprednol ophthalmic has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 40 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Lotemax SM side effects |
View all Loteprednol ophthalmic side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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View all Lotemax SM prices |
View all Loteprednol ophthalmic prices |
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| Other loteprednol brands include: Alrex, Eysuvis, Inveltys, Lotemax | Alrex, Eysuvis, Inveltys, Lotemax, Lotemax SM | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 42 drugs are known to interact with Lotemax SM:
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A total of 42 drugs are known to interact with Loteprednol ophthalmic:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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February 22, 2019 |
April 15, 2011 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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