Indications
Fluorometholone acetate ophthalmic suspension is used to treat steroid-responsive inflammation of the conjunctiva (both the lining of the eyelids and the surface of the eyeball), the cornea, and the front segment of the eye.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
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.
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.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.