Lacoma Information

Lacoma is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Glaucoma are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lacoma. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Lacoma are Eye Burning, Rash, Photophobia. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lacoma can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lacoma are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Lacoma has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lacoma related warnings talks about Lacoma's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Lacoma can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lacoma in conditions like Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (HSE). The section on Lacoma contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Lacoma may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Lacoma is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Lacoma Benefits & Uses
Lacoma Dosage & How to Take
Lacoma Side Effects
Lacoma Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lacoma with Other Drugs
Lacoma Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lacoma
Lacoma Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lacoma Benefits & Uses

Lacoma is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Glaucoma

Lacoma Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: for course duration follow doctor's advice, given in each affected eye
Geriatric	Disease: Glaucoma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: for course duration follow doctor's advice, given in each affected eye

Lacoma Related Warnings

Is the use of Lacoma safe for pregnant women?

Lacoma can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Lacoma right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Lacoma safe during breastfeeding?

Lacoma should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Lacoma on the Kidneys?

Lacoma may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lacoma on the Liver?

Lacoma is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lacoma on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Lacoma for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lacoma with Other Drugs

Lacoma should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Bimatoprost

Lacoma Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lacoma unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Uveitis
Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (HSE)

Frequently asked Questions about Lacoma

Is this Lacoma habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Lacoma.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Lacoma. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Lacoma should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Lacoma for mental disorders.

No

Lacoma Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lacoma

Taking Lacoma with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lacoma

Information about the interaction of Lacoma and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown