Fluorometholone

Information About 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.

Authorship

Written By

Dr Mohd Ramzdhan Bin Mohd Masdar

MD (Crimea State Medical University)

Reviewed By

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli

MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Fluorometholone Related Warnings

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.

Lactation Not Safe To Breastfeed

Fluorometholone is found to be excreted in human milk during lactation. Therefore, it should not be given during lactation.

Driving Not Advisable

Due to the side effects like blurry vision, dizziness, and drowsiness, it is not recommended to drive while on Fluorometholone.

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.

Liver No data

There is no information regarding the safety of Fluorometholone in patients with liver disease.