Restasis
| Restasis | |
|---|---|
| DOSAGE | 1 gtt BID (12 hours apart) |
| GENERIC | Cyclosporine 0.05% |
| SIZE | 0.4 ml 30 or 60 / tray, also aval in 5.5mL bottle Multidose |
| INDICATIONS | RESTASIS MULTIDOSETM ophthalmic emulsion is indicated to increase tear production in patients whose tear production is presumed to be suppressed due to ocular inflammation associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Increased tear production was not seen in patients currently taking topical anti-inflammatory drugs or using punctal plugs. |
| MECHANISM OF ACTION | immunosuppressant |
| MICROBIOLOGY | Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressive agent when administered systemically. In patients whose tear production is presumed to be suppressed due to ocular inflammation associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca, cyclosporine emulsion is thought to act as a partial immunomodulator. The exact mechanism of action is not known. |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS & WARNINGS | None |
| PEDIATRIC USE | Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established in patients under 16 years old |
| PREGNANCY | Category C |
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