Indications & Uses
AFM Ophthalmic Suspension is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Fluorometholone Acetate is a corticosteroid with strong anti-inflammatory action against triggers of a mechanical, chemical or immunological nature. It is thought to work by inducing phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins, known collectively as lipocortins. These proteins are believed to control the production of powerful inflammatory mediators such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes by blocking the release of their shared precursor, arachidonic acid, which is normally released from membrane phospholipids by phospholipase A2. In clinical studies comparing eyes treated with Dexamethasone and Fluorometholone suspensions, Fluorometholone showed a lower tendency to raise intraocular pressure than Dexamethasone.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Shake the bottle before use. Instil 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac two to four times daily. During the first 24 to 48 hours, the dose may be safely increased to 2 drops every hour. Take care not to stop treatment too early.
Use in children: Safety and effectiveness have not been demonstrated in children under 2 years of age.
Side Effects
Like other eye steroid drops, fluorometholone acetate can raise the pressure inside the eye, which may lead to glaucoma, reduced sharpness of vision or gaps in the field of vision. Eye-related side effects include eye irritation, redness of the eye (ocular hyperaemia), eye pain, visual disturbance, a feeling that something is in the eye, swelling of the eyelid, blurred vision, eye discharge, itching of the eye, eye swelling and the formation of posterior subcapsular cataract. Ulcerative keratitis, eye infection (bacterial, fungal or viral) and punctate keratitis may also occur. Other possible effects are hypersensitivity, rash and delayed wound healing.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Use steroid eye drops with great caution in patients who have a history of herpes simplex keratitis. Eye drops that contain a corticosteroid should not be used for more than 10 days unless under strict medical supervision, with regular checks of intraocular pressure. Corticosteroids may mask, activate, or worsen an eye infection. If no improvement is seen after a few days of use, another form of treatment should be used.
Contraindications
This medicine must not be used by people who have acute superficial herpes simplex keratitis, fungal infections of the eye structures, vaccinia, varicella (chickenpox), a mycobacterial infection of the eye, tuberculosis of the eye, or most other viral infections of the cornea and conjunctiva. It is also contraindicated in anyone who is hypersensitive to any of its ingredients.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension is classed as Pregnancy Category B3. It should be used during pregnancy only if the likely benefit to the mother outweighs the possible risk to the baby. It is not known whether eye drops or ointments containing corticosteroids are absorbed into the body in amounts high enough to show up in breast milk. Because serious side effects could occur in a nursing infant, a decision should be made about whether to stop breastfeeding or stop the medicine, taking into account how important the medicine is for the mother.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Keep Fluorometholone Acetate in a dry place, away from light, and out of the reach of children. Take care not to let the dropper tip of the bottle touch your eyelids, the skin around the eyes, your fingers or any other surface, because this can contaminate the tip and the suspension. Close the bottle tightly when you're not using it. Don't use the bottle after 4 weeks from the day it was first opened.
Common questions about AFM Ophthalmic Suspension 100 mg
What is AFM Ophthalmic Suspension 100 mg Eye Drops?
AFM Ophthalmic Suspension 100 mg Eye Drops is a medicine that contains Fluorometholone Acetate. It is made by Aristopharma Limited, Gazipur. It belongs to the Ophthalmic Steroid preparations group of medicines.
What is AFM Ophthalmic Suspension used for?
AFM Ophthalmic Suspension is used for: Inflammation.
What are the side effects of AFM Ophthalmic Suspension?
Like other eye steroid drops, fluorometholone acetate can raise the pressure inside the eye, which may lead to glaucoma, reduced sharpness of vision or gaps in the field of vision. Eye-related side effects include eye irritation, redness of the eye (ocular hyperaemia), eye pain, visual disturbance, a feeling that something is in the eye, swelling of the eyelid, blurred vision, eye discharge, itching of the eye, eye swelling and the formation of posterior subcapsular cataract.
Can I take AFM Ophthalmic Suspension during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension is classed as Pregnancy Category B3. It should be used during pregnancy only if the likely benefit to the mother outweighs the possible risk to the baby. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store AFM Ophthalmic Suspension?
Keep Fluorometholone Acetate in a dry place, away from light, and out of the reach of children. Take care not to let the dropper tip of the bottle touch your eyelids, the skin around the eyes, your fingers or any other surface, because this can contaminate the tip and the suspension.
Do I need a prescription for AFM Ophthalmic Suspension?
AFM Ophthalmic Suspension is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.