Lodoxamide Ophthalmic Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 31, 2024.

Applies to lodoxamide ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution.

Side Effects of This Medicine

Other side effects

Some side effects of lodoxamide ophthalmic may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common side effects

• burning or stinging (when medicine is applied)

Less common or rare side effects

• aching eyes
• crusting in corner of eye or on eyelid
• drowsiness or sleepiness
• dryness of nose or eyes
• feeling of heat in eye
• heat sensation on body
• nausea or stomach discomfort
• scales on eyelid or eyelash
• sneezing
• sticky feeling of eyes
• tired eyes

Serious side effects

Along with its needed effects, lodoxamide ophthalmic may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking lodoxamide ophthalmic:

Less common side effects

• blurred vision
• feeling of something in eye, itching, discomfort, redness, tearing or discharge, or other eye or eyelid irritation (not present before you started using this medicine or becoming worse while you are using this medicine)

Rare side effects

• dizziness
• mucus from eye, eye pain, or swelling of eye or eyelid (not present before you started using this medicine or becoming worse while you are using this medicine)
• headache
• sensitivity of eyes to light
• skin rash

For healthcare professionals

Applies to lodoxamide ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution.

General adverse events

The most common ocular side effects reported were a burning sensation, stinging or discomfort following instillation.^[Ref]

Ocular

• Very common (10% or more): Discomfort upon instillation (15%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Blurred vision, dryness, pruritus, increased lacrimation, hyperemia
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Eye pain, edema, asthenopia, corneal deposits, abnormal or foreign body sensation in eye, discharge, irritation, eyelid exfoliation, lid margin crusting
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Corneal erosion, scar, abrasion, epitheliopathy; anterior chamber cell, keratitis, blepharitis, allergy, visual impairment, eyelid edema, conjunctival disorder
• Very rare: Fatigue, warming sensation, keratopathy, keratitis, blepharitis, sticky sensation, corneal abrasion^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Nausea
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Abdominal discomfort^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Common (1% to 10%): Headache
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dizziness
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Somnolence, dysgeusia^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Nasal dryness, sneezing^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Frequency not reported: Palpitations^[Ref]

Other

• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Feeling hot^[Ref]

Further information

Lodoxamide ophthalmic side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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