Lodoxamide Brand Name– Alomide
What is Lodoxamide
Lodoxamide is an ophthalmic mast cell stabilizer that inhibits allergic hypersensitivity reactions.
It is used in the treatment of ocular inflammatory states such as vernal conjunctivitis, vernal keratitis, or vernal keratoconjunctivitis.
Lodoxamide does not possess antihistaminic or antiinflammatory activity.
Lodoxamide (Alomide 0.1%) ophthalmic solution was approved by the FDA in September 1993.
Indications
- vernal keratoconjunctivitis
For the treatment of ocular inflammatory states such as vernal conjunctivitis, vernal keratitis, or vernal keratoconjunctivitis
Side Effects
- abdominal pain
- blepharitis
- blurred vision
- corneal erosion
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- foreign body sensation
- headache
- hyperemia
- keratitis
- keratopathy
- lacrimation
- nausea
- ocular irritation
- ocular pain
- ocular pruritus
- rash
- sneezing
- xerosis
Monitoring Parameters
- laboratory monitoring not necessary
Contraindications
- breast-feeding
- children
- contact lenses
- infants
- neonates
- pregnancy
Interactions
There are no drug interactions associated with Lodoxamide products.
