Prednate
Prednate Products are primarily used for
Post-operative eye pain and inflammation
About Prednate Products
Uses of Prednate 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.
Prednate Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Prednate are Eye pain, Corneal edema, Conjunctival hyperemia, Photophobia, Posterior capsule opacification, Anterior chamber inflammation, Conjunctival edema, Eyelid inflammation.
How Prednate 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 Prednate Products
Frequently asked questions about Prednate Products
Frequently asked questions about Difluprednate
Q. How long should I use Prednate Eye Drop?
Prednate 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 Prednate 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 Prednate Eye Drop?
Instill one drop of Prednate 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 Prednate 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 Prednate Eye Drop?
While using this medicine, your doctor will prescribe you eye tests frequently to monitor eye pressure. This is because with Prednate 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.