Fluorometholone
Uses of Fluorometholone
Fluorometholone is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury.
How Fluorometholone Works
Fluorometholone is a synthetic corticosteroid that readily penetrates cells to induce the production of lipocortins, the proteins responsible for modulating the action of prostaglandins and leukotrienes. It also blocks the inflammatory response including oedema, capillary dilatation, leukocyte migration, and scar formation.
Side Effects of Fluorometholone
Eye pain, irritation, pruritus, swelling, Dysgeusia, Hypersensitivity reaction and Rash.
Warnings
Kidney No data
Fluorometholone should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease as there is no known information regarding the safety. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol Safe
It is safe to consume alcohol with Fluorometholone as there is no known drug interactions.
Pregnancy Not Safe
Animal studies of Fluorometholone have shown reproductive toxicity effects on foetus but there are limited data on human studies. It is not advisable during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. Please consult your doctor. Penggunaan Fluorometholone tidak digalakkan semasa mengandung kecuali manfaat mengatasi risiko. Sila mendapatkan nasihat daripada doktor anda.
Driving Not Advisable
Due to the side effects like blurry vision, dizziness, and drowsiness, it is not recommended to drive while on Fluorometholone.
Liver No Data
There is no information regarding the safety of Fluorometholone in patients with liver disease.
Lactation Not Safe To Breastfeed
Fluorometholone is found to be excreted in human milk during lactation. Therefore, it should not be given during lactation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Written by Dr Sri Viknarajan, MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)
Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
