Fluorometholone

 

What is Fluorometholone?
            This medication is given to people to treat inflammation of the eyes. It is also used to prevent inflammation of the eyes as well.

How this medication should be taken.
            This medication should not be taken orally it is for use in the eye only. Take out contact lenses before using this medication. Do not put lenses back in until 15 minutes has paced since you put the medication in. Shake the medication well before putting eye drops into your eye. Tilt your head back and drop the medication into your eye, avoid touching the bottle tip to your eye, eyelid or any other skin. Close your eyes and hold pressure down on it, do this for about 3 to 5 minutes this will keep the medication in the eye. If this medication is given as an ointment which it is very rarely done, but for the ointment you have to place the medication in the lower eye lid and close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes and roll your eye ball around.

Precautions when taking this medication.
            Tell your doctor what medication you are allergic too and how it affected you what symptoms you got with the allergic reaction. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or might become pregnant, it is not known if this medication will harm an unborn baby it has not been known to happen. Also talk to your doctor if you are breast feeding it is also not known to cause harm to a baby and not known to pass through breast milk but to be on the safe side it is best not to breast feed while on this medication unless your doctor says it is okay for you to do so.

Side effects of  this medication.
            Some common side affects of this medication can include changes in vision, blurry vision, or pressure in the eye. This are all common side effects but some life threatening side effects have been known also this come on due to an allergic reaction to the medication and can include any of the following:

  • Tightness in chest
  • Blue skin color
  • Swelling of face, tongue, lips
  • Wheezing

Also look for any signs of infection this will include any of the following:

  • Fever for than 100 degrees
  • Chills
  • Sore throat
  • Painful urination
  • Anal pain and itching

Other symptoms can also include:

  • Weakness in muscles
  • Tiredness
  • Tremors
  • Rapid heart beat
  • Confusion

If you feel any of this symptoms listed above seek emergency medical care right away. You can either go see your doctor or go to your local emergency room.

How to store this medication
            This medication should be stored at room temperature in a cool dry place away from heat and moisture. And keep out of reach of children and animals. If this medication becomes out dated ask your doctor or pharmacist how to safely dispose of it. The best thing to do is give it to your doctor or pharmacist so they can dispose of it for you.

 

Important information to know when taking this medication
            Never share this medication with others and do not use others medication even if you have or they have the same symptoms as you it is not safe because your doctor has prescribed the medication for your body’s system. Keep a list of all the medications you are taking so your doctor knows to see if it will interact with this medication at his time there are no know drug or food interactions. Be sure to tell your doctor all the medications you are taking even if they are non-prescription such as, vitamins, allergy meds, and also any herbal remedies you might be taking.

When not to take this medication?
            Do not take this medication if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this medication or any of its ingredients. Also do not take this medication if you ever had glaucoma or any surgery on your eyes. Talk to your doctor if you have had any of these problems before taking this medication so that another can be prescribed for you.

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