Neopred Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Difluprednate

Indications/Uses

Inflammation & pain associated w/ ocular surgery. Uveitis, ocular surface diseases eg, blepharitis & corneal inflammation.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Post-op Instill 1 drop into conjunctival sac of affected eye(s) qds beginning 24 hr after surgery & throughout 1st 2 wk of post-op period, followed by bd for 1 wk. Uveitis Instill 1 drop into conjunctival sac of affected eyes qds for 14 days. Blepharitis Instill 1 drop into conjunctival sac of affected eyes bd for 1 wk & then once daily for 1 wk.

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Contraindications

Most viral diseases of the cornea & conjunctiva, mycobacterial eye infection & fungal diseases of ocular structures.

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Special Precautions

Fungal infections of the cornea may develop w/ long-term use. Prolonged use. Patients w/ history of herpes simplex. Monitor IOP if used for ≥10 days. Pregnancy & lactation. Ped patients.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Glaucoma w/ optic nerve damage, visual acuity & field defects, cataract formation, secondary ocular infection following suppression of host response, & globe perforation.

Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Eye Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

S01BA - Corticosteroids, plain ; Used in the treatment of inflammation of the eye.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Neopred ophth emulsion

Packing/Price

5 mL x 1's

Neopred

difluprednate

Manufacturer:

Aristopharma

Distributor:

KTZ