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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Lotemax is a prescription eye gel that your doctor may prescribe if you have eye surgery. After surgery, the tissue heals by activating an immune response. The immune response is natural and may cause swelling, redness, and irritation at the site.
Lotemax contains a corticosteroid, which is a class of medications that reduce the effects of the immune system. Corticosteroids reduce signal molecules that the immune system uses and consequently lowers inflammation, swelling, redness, and itchiness. Lotemax also reduces the risk of scarring.
Fact Table | |
Formula |
C24H31ClO7 |
License |
US FDA |
Bioavailability |
None |
Legal status |
Rx-only |
Chemical Name |
Loteprednol |
Elimination half-life |
2.8 hrs |
Dosage (Strength) |
0.5% |
Pregnancy |
Consult Doctor |
Brands |
Lotemax |
Protein binding |
95% |
PubChem CID |
444025 |
MedlinePlus |
a619025 |
ChEBI |
31784 |
ATC code |
S01BA14 |
DrugBank |
DB14596 |
KEGG |
D01689 |
Routes of administration |
Eye drops |
Apply one to two drops of Lotemax into the conjunctival sac of the eye four times daily for as long as prescribed by the doctor. Typically, Lotemax starts the day of surgery and continues for at least two weeks.
The active ingredient in Lotemax is loteprednol.
There are no known significant interactions.
Using Lotemax at the same time as another eye medication can reduce the absorption of both of the medications.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to the eye, as this can cause an eye infection.
Prolonged use can increase the risk of developing glaucoma.
Tell your doctor if you have a history of cataracts.
Using Lotemax for longer than prescribed can increase the risk of bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.
Common adverse reactions to this drug may include:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any of the above while taking this drug.
Lotemax [package insert]. Tampa, FL: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated; 1998.