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ophthalmic glucocorticoid (ophthalmic steroid)
Indications:
- allergic conditions of the eye
- should be prescribed by ophthalmologist only [1]
- refer patient within 24 hours to ophthalmology [1]
Adverse effects:
- may induce glaucoma resulting in vision loss within 1-2 weeks
- can mask symptoms of serious eye disease
- herpes keratitis
- corneal ulcer
Notes:
- comments: experience at Kaiser-Permanente notes that a call to ophthalmology would invariably result in a recommendation for the primary care provider to prescribe Maxitrol
Interactions
drug adverse effects of glucocorticoids
monitor with drug (more general terms)
Specific
fluoromethalone 0.1% (FML, Flomex, Flarex)
General
ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agnet
glucocorticoid
References
- Geriatric Review Syllabus, 8th edition (GRS8)
Durso SC and Sullivan GN (eds)
American Geriatrics Society, 2013