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Inveltys Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Loteprednol etabonate 1%; oph susp; contains benzalkonium chloride.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Susp—2.8mL (in 5mL bottle)
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Inveltys Indications
Indications
Post-op inflammation and pain after ocular surgery.
Inveltys Dosage and Administration
Adult
1–2 drops into affected eye(s) 2 times daily beginning 1 day after surgery, continue for 2 wks post-op.
Children
Not established.
Inveltys Contraindications
Contraindications
Ocular fungal, viral, or mycobacterial infections.
Inveltys Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Inveltys Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Prescribe initially and renew only after appropriate exam. Corneal or scleral thinning. Glaucoma. History of herpes simplex. May mask or exacerbate ocular infections. Monitor IOP and for secondary infections in prolonged therapy (>10 days). Avoid dropper tip from touching any surface to prevent contamination of suspension. Remove soft contact lenses prior to therapy; may reinsert 15mins after dose.
Inveltys Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Inveltys Interactions
Not Applicable
Inveltys Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Eye pain, posterior capsular opacification; elevated IOP, optic nerve damage, visual acuity/field defects, cataract formation. May delay healing and increase bleb formation after cataract surgery.
Inveltys Clinical Trials
See Literature
Inveltys Note
Not Applicable
Inveltys Patient Counseling
See Literature
