Alrex (Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Suspension) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 10, 2012

Alrex

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Eye allergy facts

Most allergic eye conditions are more irritating than dangerous.
Allergic or vernal keratoconjunctivitis may result in scarring of the cornea and visual problems.
Itchy eyes are probably allergic eyes.
Topical antihistamine/decongestant preparations are effective and safe for mildly itchy, red eyes.
Patanol, a topical mast-cell stabilizer, is a safe, highly effective, long-acting treatment.
Topical steroids should be used with caution and under the supervision of an ophthalmologist.
If in doubt, seek medical advice sooner rather than later.

Eye allergy introduction

The eyes are the windows to the soul because they reflect our state of mind. This certainly can't be true if our eyes are red, swollen, watery, and itchy from an allergic reaction. Severe aller...

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Alrex
(loteprednol etabonate) Ophthalmic Suspension 0.2%

STERILE OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION

DRUG DESCRIPTION

ALREX® (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension) contains a sterile, topical anti-inflammatory corticosteroid for ophthalmic use. Loteprednol etabonate is a white to off-white powder.

Loteprednol etabonate is represented by the following structural formula:

ALREX® (loteprednol etabonate) structural formula illustration

Chemical Name:

chloromethyl 17α-[(ethoxycarbonyl)oxy]-11β-hydroxy-3-oxoandrosta-1,4-diene-17β-carboxylate

Each mL contains:

ACTIVE: Loteprednol Etabonate 2 mg (0.2%);

INACTIVES: Edetate Disodium, Glycerin, Povidone, Purified Water and Tyloxapol. Hydrochloric Acid and/or Sodium Hydroxide may be added to adjust the pH to 5.4-5.5. The suspension is essentially isotonic with a tonicity of 250 to 310 mOsmol/kg. PRESERVATIVE ADDED: Benzalkonium Chloride 0.01%.

What are the possible side effects of loteprednol ophthalmic (Alrex, Lotemax)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using loteprednol and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

signs of a new eye infection such as swelling, redness, irritation, or drainage;
problems with your vision; or
severe pain, burning or stinging when using the eye drops.

Less serious side effects may...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 6/16/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.