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Restasis Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Cyclosporine 0.05%; oph emulsion; preservative-free.
Pharmacological Class
Immunomodulator (partial)/ antiinflammatory.
How Supplied
Single-use vials (0.4mL)—30, 60; Multidose (5.5mL)—1
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Restasis Indications
Indications
To increase tear production in keratoconjunctivitis sicca-associated ocular inflammation.
Restasis Dosage and Administration
Adult
≥16yrs: 1 drop in each eye every 12hrs.
Children
<16yrs: not established.
Restasis Contraindications
Not Applicable
Restasis Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Restasis Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Remove contact lenses before treatment; may reinsert 15mins after instillation. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Restasis Pharmacokinetics
Elimination
Fecal. Half-life: ~19 hours.
Restasis Interactions
Interactions
Allow ≥15mins between dosing of lubricant eye drops.
Restasis Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Ocular burning, conjunctival hyperemia, discharge, epiphora, eye pain, foreign body sensation, pruritus, stinging, blurring.
Restasis Clinical Trials
See Literature
Restasis Note
Not Applicable
Restasis Patient Counseling
See Literature
Restasis Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Cyclosporine 0.05%; oph emulsion; preservative-free.
Pharmacological Class
Immunomodulator (partial)/ antiinflammatory.
How Supplied
Single-use vials (0.4mL)—30, 60; Multidose (5.5mL)—1
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Restasis Indications
Indications
To increase tear production in keratoconjunctivitis sicca-associated ocular inflammation.
Restasis Dosage and Administration
Adult
≥16yrs: 1 drop in each eye every 12hrs.
Children
<16yrs: not established.
Restasis Contraindications
Not Applicable
Restasis Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Restasis Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Remove contact lenses before treatment; may reinsert 15mins after instillation. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Restasis Pharmacokinetics
Elimination
Fecal. Half-life: ~19 hours.
Restasis Interactions
Interactions
Allow ≥15mins between dosing of lubricant eye drops.
Restasis Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Ocular burning, conjunctival hyperemia, discharge, epiphora, eye pain, foreign body sensation, pruritus, stinging, blurring.
Restasis Clinical Trials
See Literature
Restasis Note
Not Applicable
Restasis Patient Counseling
See Literature
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