Chemical formula: C₂₄H₃₁ClO₇ Molecular mass: 394.889 g/mol
Loteprednol etabonate is a new class of corticosteroid with potent antiinflammatory activity designed to be active at the site of action. Its antiinflammatory activity is similar to the most powerful steroid used in ophthalmology but with less intraocular pressure.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| S01BA14 | Loteprednol | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01B Antiinflammatory agents → S01BA Corticosteroids, plain |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOTEMAX Eye-drops, suspension | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| ALREX Ophthalmic suspension | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old |
Loteprednol is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Austria (AT)
Brazil (BR)Cyprus (CY)
Ecuador (EC)
Estonia (EE)
Ireland (IE)
Lithuania (LT)
Mexico (MX)
Poland (PL)
Singapore (SG)Tunisia (TN)
Turkey (TR)United Kingdom (UK)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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