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Loptica is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Eye Allergies, Eye Pain. Other than this, Loptica has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Loptica. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Loptica can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Loptica normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Loptica has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Loptica related warnings talks about Loptica's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Loptica is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Herpes as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Loptica contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Loptica have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Loptica is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Loptica is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Loptica safe for pregnant women?
Loptica can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Loptica right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Loptica safe during breastfeeding?
Loptica should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Loptica on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Loptica on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Loptica on the Liver?
Loptica does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Loptica on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Loptica for the heart.
Loptica should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Loptica unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Loptica habit forming or addictive?
Loptica does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Loptica, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Loptica can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Loptica only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Loptica for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Loptica
It is safe to take Loptica with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Loptica
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Loptica with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lotemax® (loteprednol etabonate)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1402