Loteprednol
 This unique, "site-specific" steroid
is an ester-based formulation. The drug renders a potent anti-inflammatory
effect, then is subsequently broken down into inert components
by resident tissue esterases. this explains why typical steroid-associated
side-effects are none to nonexistant with this medication.
It is available in both a 0.5% suspension (Lotemax) and a
0.2% suspension (Alrex). Lotemax is approved for all steroid-resonsive
conditions, including dry eye management.
Alrex is approved for treating ocular allergy, although it also
performs well in Thygeron's SPK.
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