Allergic conjunctivitis corticosteroids

These drugp possess anti-inflammatory activity and are used for inflammatory conditions, such as allergic conjunctivitis, keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis, and inflammation of the iris. Corticosteroids also may be used after injury to the cornea or after corneal transplants to prevent rejection. [Pg.625]

Loteprednol Corticosteroid Only 0.2% approved for seasonal allergic conjunctivitis... [Pg.940]

If mast cell stabilizers or multiple-action agents are not successful, a trial of a topical NSAID is appropriate. Ketorolac is the only approved topical agent for ocular itching. NSAIDs do not mask ocular infections, affect wound healing, increase intraocular pressure, or contribute to cataract formation like the topical corticosteroids. However, for allergic conjunctivitis, topical ketorolac is not as effective as olopatadine or emedas-tine in trials.15 Full efficacy of ketorolac takes up to 2 weeks.17... [Pg.941]

Indications Ophthalmic inflammation, seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, rhinitis Category Corticosteroid, topical Half-life N/A... [Pg.348]

Currently, it is the only corticosteroid approved by the FDA for use in all inflammatory and allergy-related ophthalmic disorders, including inflammation after cataract surgery, uveitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and giant papillary conjunctivitis. Loteprednol etabonate resulted from a classic inactive metabolite-based soft drug approach (103-114). [Pg.547]

Alani SD, Alani MD (1976 b) Allergic contact dermatitis and conjunctivitis to corticosteroids. Contact Dermatitis 2 301-304... [Pg.366]

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