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Lifitegrast

Lifitegrast

5%

Dosage Form & Strength

Dosage Form & Strength

1 drop in affected eye(s) twice daily (~12 hours apart)

Dosage in Special Population

Dosage in Special Population

Adults Half Life: ~2–3 hours (tear film); plasma t½ ~8 hours

Overview

Xiidra

Indications

Dry eye disease

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to lifitegrast or components

Adverse Effects

Instillation site irritation, dysgeusia

Special Warnings & Precautions

Contact lens wearers: wait 15 min after instillation Long term use duration

Drug Interactions

No significant interactions known

Mechanism of Action

LFA-1 antagonist; reduces T-cell activation and inflammation

Pharmacokinetics

Reduces inflammation associated with chronic dry eye Low Bioavailability

Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism & Excretion

Minimal systemic absorption Hydrolyzed by nonspecific esterases Metabolism Primarily fecal; minor renal excretion

Drug Use in Pregnancy

Category C (Use if benefit > risk)

Drug Use in Renal Impairment

No dose adjustment needed

Drug Use in Hepatic Impairment

No dose adjustment needed

Drug Use in Pediatric Population

Safety not established (<17 yrs)

Drug Use in Geriatric Population

No dose adjustment needed

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