Fluorometholone
Fluorometholone is a synthetic corticosteroid medication primarily used in ophthalmology to reduce inflammation and swelling in the eye. It is commonly prescribed for various inflammatory eye conditions such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, and anterior uveitis. The medication works by suppressing the body's immune response and blocking the release of substances that cause inflammation.
Fluorometholone is an eye drop corticosteroid that treats inflammatory eye conditions by reducing swelling and suppressing local immune responses.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- C05AA06
- RxNorm
- 4491
- Generic
- Fluorometholone
- Class
- atc-c05
- Brands
- Flarex, FML, FML Forte Liquifilm
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- ophthalmic
- Forms
- ointment, suspension
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Fluorometholone ophthalmic preparations are used to treat inflammatory conditions of the anterior segment of the eye, including allergic conjunctivitis, non-infectious keratitis, superficial punctate keratitis, blepharitis, episcleritis, and anterior uveitis. It may also be used post-operatively to reduce inflammation following eye surgery.
As a fluorinated corticosteroid, fluorometholone works by inhibiting the inflammatory response through multiple mechanisms. It reduces capillary permeability, stabilizes cell membranes, and suppresses the migration of inflammatory cells to the affected area. The medication also inhibits the synthesis of inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
Fluorometholone is for topical ophthalmic use only and should not be injected into the eye. Prolonged use may increase intraocular pressure and risk of cataracts. It should not be used in patients with untreated ocular infections, herpes simplex keratitis, or fungal diseases of the cornea. Contact lenses should typically be removed before application and not reinserted for at least 15 minutes afterward.
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