Comparing Lotemax vs TobraDex
| Lotemax (loteprednol) | TobraDex (dexamethasone / tobramycin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Iritis, Cyclitis, Keratitis, Conjunctivitis, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation, Rosacea, Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis. Lotemax may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis - Bacterial, Keratitis, Uveitis. TobraDex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Lotemax (loteprednol) | More about TobraDex (dexamethasone / tobramycin) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Lotemax has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 18 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
TobraDex has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 15 ratings on Drugs.com. 73% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% 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 side effects |
View all TobraDex side effects |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other loteprednol brands include: Alrex, Eysuvis, Inveltys, Lotemax SM | Other dexamethasone / tobramycin brands include: Tobradex ST | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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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:
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A total of 98 drugs are known to interact with TobraDex:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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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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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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April 15, 2011 |
August 18, 1988 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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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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