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US brand names:Lotemax
Retrometabolically designed corticosteroid — active in ocular tissues then rapidly inactivated systemically. Reduces inflammation with lower risk of IOP elevation.
Lower risk of steroid-induced glaucoma and cataract than prednisolone acetate. Shake well. Do not use with corneal ulcers or fungal infections. Less potent than prednisolone acetate.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | Lower risk of IOP elevation than prednisolone acetate | q6-8h | Moderate | Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1381, Loteprednol Ophthalmic monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Cat (Domestic) | TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | Do not use with corneal ulcers or herpetic keratitis | q6-8h | Weak | Plumb's 10th ed printed p.1381, Loteprednol Ophthalmic monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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