Flupred
Flupred Products are primarily used for
Post-operative eye pain and inflammation
About Flupred Products
Uses of Flupred Products
Difluprednate is used in the treatment of post-operative eye pain and inflammation. It is used to prevent and treat inflammation and associated symptoms following eye surgery.
Flupred Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Flupred are Eye pain, Corneal edema, Conjunctival hyperemia, Photophobia, Posterior capsule opacification, Anterior chamber inflammation, Conjunctival edema, Eyelid inflammation.
How Flupred Products work
Difluprednate is a topical steroid (an anti-inflammatory medicine). It works by stopping the release of certain natural substances in the eye that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Patient Concerns about Flupred Products
Frequently asked questions about Flupred Products
Frequently asked questions about Difluprednate
Q. How long should I use Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop?
Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop is generally prescribed for 7 days. You should take this medicine for a duration given by your doctor. Avoid prolonged use, as it may cause unwanted side effects.
Q. What precautions should I take while using Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop eye drops?
Avoid prolonged use, as it may cause cataracts (clouding of the eye) and also increases the risk of a secondary eye infection. Also, do not wear contact lenses while using this eyedrop.
Q. How and how many times a day should I use Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop?
Instill one drop of Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop into the affected eye 4 times daily starting 24 hours after surgery and continuing throughout the first 2 weeks of the postoperative period, then<br>reduce as determined by your doctor based on the clinical response. Always consult your doctor if you have any doubts and follow his instructions and dosage in using the eye drop.
Q. What should I inform the doctor before using Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop?
Before you are prescribed this medicine, inform your doctor if you have a history of eye allergy, eye infections, glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye, diabetes, or are allergic to steroids since the component in this eye drop (difluprednate) is a steroid.
Q. What test will be prescribed by the doctor while taking Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop?
While using this medicine, your doctor will prescribe you eye tests frequently to monitor eye pressure. This is because with Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop there is a risk for an increase in pressure inside the eye or the formation of cataracts, both of which can lead to gradual vision loss.