| Category of Drug | Prednisolone- Anti-Inflammatory Drugs is Ophthalmological Preparations drug |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Prednisolone- Anti-Inflammatory Drugs is used for 1. Short-term local treatment of inflammation of the eye 2. Malignant disease 3. Inflammatory and allergic reactions |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. TABLETS 2. DROPS |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Undiagnosed ‘red eye’ caused by herpetic keratitis 2. Glaucoma 3. Viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva |
| Precautions | 1. Cataract 2. Corneal thinning 3. Corneal or conjunctival infection 4. Discontinue treatment if no improvement within 7 days 5. Risk of adrenal suppression after prolonged use in infant 6. Hepatic impairment 7. Interactions 8. Lactation 9. Pregnancy |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Secondary ocular infection 2. Impaired corneal healing 3. Optic nerve damage 4. Cataract 5. Glaucoma 6. Mydriasis 7. Ptosis 8. Epithelial punctate keratitis 9. Hypersensitivity reactions |
| Pregnancy Category | C |
