Lifitegrast is a clinically commonly used drug for treating the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease, and it has certain therapeutic effects in clinical practice. The following is an introduction to the precautions for using Lifitegrast.
What are the precautions for using Lifitegrast Eye Drops?
When using Lifitegrast Eye Drops, the following points need to be noted to ensure safety and effectiveness during treatment.
Take the medication as prescribed by the doctor
Lifitegrast Eye Drops are prescription drugs, and patients need to use them under the guidance of a doctor. The doctor will formulate an appropriate medication plan according to the patient's specific situation, including the dosage, frequency, and duration of medication. Patients should strictly follow the doctor's instructions when taking the medication and must not adjust the dosage or change the way of medication on their own.
Pay attention to eye hygiene
Before using Lifitegrast Eye Drops, patients should wash their hands thoroughly to avoid bacterial contamination of the medicine and eyes from their hands. At the same time, they should avoid wearing contact lenses, colored contact lenses, or other eye cosmetics to prevent interference with the effect of the drug or increased eye irritation.
Maintain good eye - using habits
During the use of Lifitegrast Eye Drops, patients should maintain good eye - using habits and avoid behaviors such as using eyes for a long time and staying up late. When using electronic products, they should take appropriate rest and do eye massages to relieve eye fatigue.
How much does a bottle of Lifitegrast Eye Drops cost?
At present, only the original research drug of Lifitegrast is on the drug market. It is produced by Shire Pharmaceuticals of the United States. The specification of the drug sold on the market is 0.2ml * 60 vials, and the price is about $3982 per box. When patients use Lifitegrast for treatment, they should purchase it through legal and regular channels and carefully identify the authenticity of the drug when purchasing to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the medication.
The price of Lifitegrast Eye Drops varies in different pharmacies and regions. The drug price may fluctuate with factors such as time, region, pharmacy, and channel. Therefore, in order to obtain the most accurate price information, it is recommended that patients directly contact the pharmacies or medical institutions in the regions where the drug is marketed for consultation.
Patients should use Lifitegrast Eye Drops for treatment under the guidance of a doctor to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the drug.
[Warm Reminder] During the treatment with Lifitegrast, patients need to pay attention to observing their own adverse drug reactions and follow the drug storage methods. If they have any questions or discomfort during the medication process, they should consult a doctor in time.
