Precautions

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Your eye doctor will want to check your progress at regular visits, especially during the first few days after you receive this medicine, to make sure this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.

Serious eye problems (eg, cataracts, glaucoma, detached retina, eye infection or swelling) may occur after receiving this medicine. Check with your eye doctor right away if you have a change in vision or the eye becomes red, sensitive to light, or painful. Also, tell your doctor if you feel an increased pressure in the eye.

This medicine may cause endocrine problems (eg, HPA axis suppression, Cushing syndrome, high blood sugar). These problems may occur if you are receiving this medicine for a long time or if you suddenly stopped receiving it. Talk with your doctor if you have any concerns about this.