Difluprednate emulsion 0.05% drops

Difluprednate Emulsion 0.05% drops- Difluprednate falls under the corticosteroid medications that help in relieving pain and inflammation caused due to eye surgeries (Postoperative ocular inflammation). These drops also treat uveitis (endogenous anterior uveitis, an inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, uvea) and Endophthalmitis​​​​​​.

Chemical Class: Ocular medications

Mode of Action: Difluprednate is used to deal with eye swelling or inflammation, eye redness, eye pain, or itching caused due to eye surgeries like glaucoma surgery or cataract surgery. It blocks prostaglandins responsible for the eye getting swollen, itchy, or red. 

Habit-forming: No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Uses

• Difluprednate falls under the corticosteroid medications that help in relieving pain and inflammation caused due to eye surgeries (Postoperative ocular inflammation).
• These drops also treat uveitis (endogenous anterior uveitis, an inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, uvea) and Endophthalmitis​​​​​​. It blocks prostaglandins responsible for the eye getting swollen, itchy, or red.

Side Effects

• Eye inflammation
• Blurred vision
• Decreased vision
• Eye pain
• Redness of the eye
• Headache (rare)
• Irritation
• Watery eyes
• Dry eyes
• Eye discomfort

Precautions

1. You should avoid alcohol consumption while using Difluprednate emulsion 0.05% drops as alcohol can cause dehydration.
2. Limited data is available about the use of these eye drops during pregnancy. Although these fall under pregnancy category C medications and should be used with caution. Please consult with a specialist before use.
3. It is not known if Difluprednate passes into breast milk, it is best to consult with your doctor thoroughly before using it to ensure the safety of the infant. 
4. Please ask your doctor if you can apply these eye drops to your child as the risks in children using these eye drops are unknown.

1. Do not wear contact lenses during the application of these drops and until the infection fades. You are recommended to remove soft contact lenses before application and wear eyeglasses after use.
2. This medicine causes blurry vision which can be risky to operate machines or drive. Avoid activities that require focus and take plenty of rest during the therapy.
3. If you have a history of cataracts or glaucoma, avoid taking difluprednate drops until prescribed as it can worsen your condition.
4. Try to maintain utmost hygiene while applying and avoid touching the tip of the dropper as you could contaminate it with bacteria.

Directions for Use

1. Lay down on your back and slightly tilt your head upwards. Gently extend your lower eyelid. Apply the number of drops set by your doctor.
2. If your hands are shaky, ask someone else to apply the drops for you. 
3. Wipe the extra fluid with a clean cloth and do not rub your eyes.
4. Keep your eyes closed for about 1-2 minutes after application.

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