Keratitis, Allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye, Iridocyclitis, Iritis, Acute & chronic conjunctivitis, Scleritis, Episcleritis, Myositis. Post-op conditions after strabotomy, Cataract & glaucoma operations
Contraindication
This medication is contraindicated in following cases-
• Viral infection of cornea & conjunctiva caused by Herpes simplex etc
• Fungal infection of the cornea & conjunctiva
• Tuberculous infections
• Ulcerous processes of the cornea
• Hypersensi ... Show more
Mode of Action
Fluorometholone suppresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability thus decreasing inflammation.
May stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors in the arterioles of the conjunctiva; produces vasocon ... Show more
Precaution
• Prolonged use in pregnant women and infants should be avoided
• This medication should be used with caution in patients under treatment with MAO inhibitors
• Do not apply while wearing soft contact lenses. The lenses should be removed before appl ... Show more
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