Lotegate Information

Lotegate is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Secondary and off-label uses of Lotegate have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Lotegate depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Lotegate include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lotegate as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Lotegate are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Lotegate has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lotegate related warnings talks about Lotegate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Lotegate can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lotegate in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Brain and Nervous System, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy). The section on Lotegate contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Lotegate with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Lotegate is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Lotegate Benefits & Uses
Lotegate Dosage & How to Take
Lotegate Side Effects
Lotegate Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lotegate with Other Drugs
Lotegate Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lotegate
Lotegate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lotegate Benefits & Uses

Lotegate is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Lotegate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Iritis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Lotegate Related Warnings

Is the use of Lotegate safe for pregnant women?

Lotegate can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Lotegate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Lotegate safe during breastfeeding?

Lotegate may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lotegate on the Kidneys?

Lotegate does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lotegate on the Liver?

Using Lotegate does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lotegate on the Heart?

Using Lotegate does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Lotegate with Other Drugs

Lotegate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Metformin

Alfuzosin

Quinidine

Betamethasone

Moderate

Ibuprofen

Bromfenac

Nepafenac

Lotegate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lotegate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Myasthenia Gravis
Brain and Nervous System
Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy)
Ulcerative Colitis
Glaucoma
Cataract
Diabetes
Herpes Simplex Encephalitis (HSE)
Herpes

Frequently asked Questions about Lotegate

Is this Lotegate habit forming or addictive?

Lotegate does not cause addiction.

Lotegate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lotegate

It is safe to take Lotegate with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lotegate

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lotegate.

See all substitutes for Lotegate

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lotemax® (loteprednol etabonate)

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