Lotemax

Chickenpox, Iritis, Inflammation + 10 more
Treatment
14 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Lotemax

What is Lotemax

LoteprednolThe Generic name of this drug
Alrexis the brand name
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Lotemax Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Alrex
Loteprednol
1998
16

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Loteprednol, otherwise called Alrex, is approved by the FDA for 14 uses like Inflammation and Conjunctivitis infective .
Inflammation
Used to treat Inflammation in combination with Tobramycin
Conjunctivitis infective
Iritis
Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
Ocular Inflammation
ocular bacterial infections
Used to treat ocular bacterial infections in combination with Tobramycin
Conjunctivitis
Herpes Zoster Keratitis
Helps manage Herpes Zoster Keratitis
Inflammation
Used to treat Inflammation in combination with Tobramycin
Conjunctivitis
Iritis
Eye
Cyclitis
Superficial punctate keratitis
Helps manage Superficial punctate keratitis

When to interrupt dosage

The quantity of Lotemax is contingent upon the determined affliction, like Ocular Inflammation, Conjunctivitis infective and Herpes Zoster Keratitis. The dosage diverges as per the technique of delivery (e.g. Gel - Ophthalmic or Suspension / drops) featured in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Inflammation
, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.2 %, 0.5 %
, Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic
Rosacea
, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.2 %, 0.5 %
, Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic
Conjunctivitis
, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.2 %, 0.5 %
, Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic
Conjunctivitis
, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.2 %, 0.5 %
, Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic
Cyclitis
, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.2 %, 0.5 %
, Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic
Eye
, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.2 %, 0.5 %
, Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic
Chickenpox
, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.2 %, 0.5 %
, Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic
Communicable Diseases
, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.2 %, 0.5 %
, Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic
Superficial punctate keratitis
, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.2 %, 0.5 %
, Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic
ocular bacterial infections
, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.2 %, 0.5 %
, Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic
Iritis
, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.2 %, 0.5 %
, Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic
Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.2 %, 0.5 %
, Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic
Herpes Zoster Keratitis
, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.005 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 0.2 %, 0.5 %
, Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, Ointment, Ointment - Ophthalmic, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Gel, Gel - Ophthalmic

Warnings

Lotemax Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Keratitis, Dendritic
Do Not Combine
conjunctiva
Do Not Combine
Herpes Simplex
Do Not Combine
Chickenpox
Do Not Combine
Vaccinia
Do Not Combine
epithelial herpes simplex keratitis
Do Not Combine
Eye Infections, Fungal
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Loteprednol may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Lotemax.
Common Lotemax Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2,4-thiazolidinedione
Moderate
The risk or severity of hyperglycemia can be increased when Loteprednol is combined with 2,4-thiazolidinedione.
AICA ribonucleotide
Moderate
The risk or severity of hyperglycemia can be increased when Loteprednol is combined with AICA ribonucleotide.
AMG-222
Moderate
The risk or severity of hyperglycemia can be increased when Loteprednol is combined with AMG-222.
Acarbose
Moderate
The risk or severity of hyperglycemia can be increased when Loteprednol is combined with Acarbose.
Acetohexamide
Moderate
The risk or severity of hyperglycemia can be increased when Loteprednol is combined with Acetohexamide.
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Lotemax Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Lotemax?

Currently, 198 active studies are being conducted to assess the potential of Lotemax in alleviating Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis, Iritis and Ocular Inflammation.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Conjunctivitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Communicable Diseases
0 Actively Recruiting
Superficial punctate keratitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Eye
0 Actively Recruiting
Iritis
0 Actively Recruiting
Herpes Zoster Keratitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Rosacea
4 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 2
Conjunctivitis
0 Actively Recruiting
ocular bacterial infections
0 Actively Recruiting
Chickenpox
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Phase 3
Cyclitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Inflammation
64 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4
Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
0 Actively Recruiting

Lotemax Reviews: What are patients saying about Lotemax?

5Patient Review
11/1/2013
Lotemax for Allergic Conjunctivitis
I've been using Lotemax for over two years now and it's been great. I was previously using Durezel, but my doctors were concerned about the pressure it was putting on my eye. With Lotemax, we don't have to worry about that. The only downside is that I sometimes get brief headaches and pain in my eyes, and once in a while my blood vessels will break on the whites of my eyes.
5Patient Review
7/26/2013
Lotemax for Inflammation of the Eye
When I first started using Lotemax eye drops, four times per day, the results were immediate. Redness, watery eyes, dry eyes disappeared. Those good results lasted about a month. The eye drops seem to have a rebound effect; however, I am beginning to think there is no cure.
5Patient Review
9/7/2014
Lotemax for Allergic Conjunctivitis
This was the fifth medication we tried, and my eyes felt 100% better after just one dose. I'm now only using one drop a day in the morning, and my eyelids are no longer red or scaly.
5Patient Review
12/3/2015
Lotemax for Inflammation of the Eye
I've been using this eye drop for over 15 years to combat my dry eyes. It's by far the most effective medication I've tried, and I'm grateful that it doesn't have any significant side effects.
5Patient Review
1/29/2017
Lotemax for Inflammation of the Eye Following Surgery
After my corneal transplant, the doctor prescribed this medication. I haven't had any issues with optical hypertension like I did with prednisone. It's a bit spendy since there is no generic, but you don't need very much of it.
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Patient Q&A Section about lotemax

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Lotemax a strong steroid?

"Examples of soft steroids include loteprednol, Alrex, and Lotemax."

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How long does it take for Lotemax to work?

"It may take up to 2 days for Lotemax to work. If your symptoms have not improved after 2 days, talk with your healthcare provider."

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Is Lotemax an antibiotic for the eye?

"Loteprednol is not an antibiotic, but is a steroid that treats inflammation. It is available in a combination eye drop with an antibiotic called tobramycin."

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What is Lotemax used for?

"Loteprednol is used to treat swelling and pain after cataract surgery and to reduce eye redness, itching, and swelling caused by seasonal allergies."

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