Medications for Sicca Keratoconjunctivitis

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  • cequa - cyclosporine solution/ drops

    (Cyclosporine)
    Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
    Cequa is a calcineurin inhibitor eye drop indicated to increase tear production in adults with keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye disease).
  • lacrisert - hydroxypropyl cellulose insert

    (Hydroxypropyl Cellulose)
    Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
    LACRISERT treats moderate to severe dry eye syndromes, including keratoconjunctivitis sicca, especially in patients unresponsive to artificial tears. Also indicated for exposure keratitis, decreased corneal sensitivity, and recurrent corneal erosions.
  • restasis - cyclosporine emulsion

    (Cyclosporine)
    Allergan, Inc.
    Restasis increases tear production in patients with dry eye disease (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) where tear production is suppressed due to ocular inflammation. Not effective in patients currently using topical anti-inflammatory eye drops or punctal plugs.