loteprednol

noun

lo·​te·​pred·​nol ˌlōt-ə-ˈpred-ˌnȯl How to pronounce loteprednol (audio)
: a synthetic corticosteroid C24H31ClO7 applied topically to the eye to treat inflammatory conditions (such as allergic conjunctivitis and keratitis)

Note: Loteprednol is marketed under the trademarks Alrex and Lotemax. When used in combination with tobramycin, it is marketed under the trademark Zylet.

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“Loteprednol.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/loteprednol. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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