Rimexolone 1% Eye prep
Indications
Rimexolone 1% Eye prep is used for:
Ocular inflammation
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
Postoperative ocular inflammation
Adult: Apply 1-2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye 4 times daily for 2 wk, starting 24 hr after surgery.
Anterior uveitis
Adult: As 1% suspension: Apply 1-2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye during waking hr, hourly for the 1st wk, every 2 hrly during the 2nd wk, 4 times daily during the 3rd wk, bid during the 1st 4 days of 4th wk and then once daily during the last 3 days of the 4th wk.
Ocular inflammation
Adult: As 1% suspension: Apply 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye >4 times daily. Treatment duration should not be >4 wk.
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella, viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, mycobacterial, fungal or amoebic infection of the eye; acute purulent untreated infections which may be masked or enhanced by the use of the steroid; undiagnosed red eye.
Precautions
Temporary, blurred vision may occur immediately after admin, do not drive or operate machinery if affected. Re-evaluate if sign and symptoms do not improve after 2 days and monitor intraocular pressure if used >10 days. For ophthalmic use only, not to be used as inj. Shake well before use. Pregnancy.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: ophthalmic corticosteroids have not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies
Interactions
Side Effects
Side effects of Rimexolone 1% Eye prep :
Blurring of vision, discharge, eye pain and discomfort, foreign body sensation, hyperaemia, pruritus, thinning of the cornea and sclera. Prolonged use may result in ocular hypertension, glaucoma, optic nerve damage, visual acuity and visual fields defects, formation of posterior subcapsular cataract and secondary ocular infections.
Mode of Action
Rimexolone is a topical Synthetic nonfluorinated corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory eye disorders.