Lodoxamide

Lodoxamide Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Lodoxamide is a mast-cell stabilizer for topical administration into the eye. Mast-cell stabilizers, first one approved being cromolyn sodium, are used in treatment of ocular hypersensitivity reactions such as vernal conjunctivitis. These conditions often require treatment with anti-inflammatory medications such as ophthalmic NSAIDs or topical steroids which may cause systemic or toxic effects long-term. Although less effective than topical steroids at decreasing inflammation, mast-cell stabilizers offer another treatment option and exhibit minimal adverse effects. Lodoxamide is marketed under the brand name Alomide by Alcon.

Lodoxamide is a mast cell stabilizer that inhibits the in vivo Type 1 immediate hypersensitivity reaction. Lodoxamide therapy inhibits the increases in cutaneous vascular permeability that are associated with reagin or IgE and antigen-mediated reactions.

Trade Name Lodoxamide
Availability Prescription only
Generic Lodoxamide
Lodoxamide Other Names Lodoxamida, Lodoxamide
Related Drugs prednisone, diclofenac ophthalmic, ceftriaxone, dexamethasone ophthalmic, triamcinolone, prednisolone ophthalmic, Decadron, Rocephin, cyclosporine ophthalmic, cortisone
Weight 0.1%
Type Ophthalmic solution
Formula C11H6ClN3O6
Weight Average: 311.63
Monoisotopic: 310.9945126
Groups Approved
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country United States
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Lodoxamide
Lodoxamide

Uses

Lodoxamide is an ophthalmic agent used for the treatment of the ocular disorders referred to by the terms vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, and vernal keratitis.

Indicated in the treatment of the ocular disorders referred to by the terms vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, and vernal keratitis.

Lodoxamide is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Acute atopic conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis, Giant Papillary, Conjunctivitis, Vernal, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis

How Lodoxamide works

Although lodoxamide's precise mechanism of action is unknown, it is postulated that it prevents calcium influx into mast cells upon antigen stimulation and therefore stabilizes the membrane. By stabilizing the mast cell membrane from degranulation, lodoxamide consequently inhibits the release of intracellular histamine and other chemoattractant factors that primarily cause ocular symptoms. Lodoxamide's mechanism of action may be similar to cromolyn sodium, as both exhibit cross-tachyphylaxis.

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

Elimination Route

In a study of twelve healthy adult volunteers, topical administration of lodoxamide tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.1%, one drop in each eye four times per day for ten days, did not result in any measurable lodoxamide plasma levels at a detection limit of 2.5 ng/mL.

Half Life

Elimination half-life was 8.5 hours in urine.

Elimination Route

Urinary excretion is the major route of elimination.

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