Nexol-E
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Chemical_Formula
C24H31ClO7
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/lotemax.htm
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fda sheet
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
466.951 g/mol
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Melting Point
220-224 oC
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H2O Solubility
5 mg/mL
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State
Solid
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LogP
4.004
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Dosage Forms
Solution; Spray
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Indication
As an ophthalmic it is used for the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the eye such as allergic conjunctivitis, uveitis, acne rosacea, superficial punctate keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis, iritis, cyclitis, and selected infective conjunctivitides. As a nasal spray, used for the treatment and management of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
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Pharmacology
Loteprednol etabonate (LE) is a "soft" steroid belonging to a unique class of glucocorticoids. LE possesses a metabolically labile 17 beta-chloromethyl ester function which was designed in order to be hydrolyzed to an inactive carboxylic acid moiety. This inactive metabolite is more hydrophilic and is thus readily eliminated from the body. Loteprednol etabonate has good ocular permeation properties and good skin permeation properties similar to "hard" steroids. It is used as a topical agent for the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the eye such as allergic conjunctivitis, uveitis and iritis.
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Absorption
Very limited systemic absorption, but good absorption at the point of delivery.
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side effects and Toxicity
Adverse effects include abnormal vision / blurring, burning on instillation, chemosis, discharge, dry eyes, epiphora, foreign body sensation, itching, injection, and photophobia.
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals