What is Inveltys Ophthalmic?
Inveltys is a steroid medication that is used for treating eye inflammation due to allergies, shingles ( herpes simplex), severe rosacea, iritis, or other conditions.
Inveltys can also be used to treat swelling and pain after an eye operation. Invelty's Eysuvis is used to treat dry eye disease. This medication guide does not list all possible uses of Inveltys.
Side effects of Inveltys (ophthalmic)
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of lips, face, tongue or throat and difficulty swallowing (see table for symptoms), please seek medical help immediately:
Invelty can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Pain when using eye drops
- Itching or worsening of redness
- Eye pain or swelling; difficulty closing your eyes
- Pain behind your eyes, sudden vision changes;
- Tunnel vision is the ability to see halos around lights.
- Signs of an eye infection include redness, discomfort, crusting, or drainage.
Inveltys can cause the following side effects:
- Minor burning may occur when using eye drops.
- Eye pain and blurred vision
- Dry or watery eyes
- Feeling that there is something in your eye?
- Your eyes may be more sensitive than usual to light.
- Headache
- Sore throat.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
Inveltys should not be used if you are suffering from an eye infection, including Herpes simplex.
Before you take this drug
Inveltys should not be used if the user is allergic to them or has an eye infection, including herpes simplex.
Feeling that there is something in your eye?
- Glaucoma;
- Cataract or surgery.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing. Inveltys should not be used by anyone under the age of 18.
How to take Inveltys Ophthalmic?
Read and follow all instructions included with your medication, such as user guides or labels on its package. Follow the directions on the label. Use only when wearing soft lenses. Invelty contains a preservative that could permanently stain lenses. Use the medication at least 15 minutes prior to inserting your contacts. Before using eye medications, wash your hands. Be sure to shake the eyedrops before using them. When using gel, shake the bottle once to fill up the tip of the dropper.
Use this medicine by tilting your head slightly back and pulling down your lower eyelid. Squeeze a few drops into the pocket created by holding the dropper over the eye. Close your eyes for one or two minutes and relax. Only use the prescribed number of drops. Wait at least five minutes before applying any other eye drops prescribed by your doctor. Avoid touching the tip or placing it directly on your eye. If the dropper is contaminated, it can cause serious vision problems.
You may need to have frequent vision tests if you take this medication for more than 10 days. This medicine should only be used for a short time. If your symptoms don't improve after two days of treatment, call your doctor. Use this medication only as prescribed by your doctor. Storing this medication upright at room temperature is recommended. Do not freeze.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Do not wait to take the medication. Use only one dose at a time.
What happens if I overdose?
In many cases, ophthalmic overdose is unlikely to be harmful. If anyone accidentally swallows the medication, seek emergency medical care or call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.
What should be avoided?
You should not give Inveltys to anyone else, even if you share the same symptoms. This medication may cause blurred or impaired vision and affect your reaction. Do not drive or engage in hazardous activities until you have determined how the medicine will affect you.
Interaction with other drug
Other drugs that you take are unlikely to affect the medicine used on your eyes. Many drugs interact with each other. Inform your healthcare provider about the medicines you take, including prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
