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Compare Cequa vs. Xiidra

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  • Cequa (cyclosporine)
    Xiidra (lifitegrast)
  • Cequa (cyclosporine)
    Xiidra (lifitegrast)

  • Summary of Cequa vs. Xiidra

    Summary for Immunosuppressant
    Prescription only

    Cequa (cyclosporine) is an eye drop that helps relieve signs and symptoms of dry eye. It works best when used every day, twice a day, for at least 3 months. After using a dose, the vial will need to be thrown away since it doesn't contain any preservatives. The most common side effects include eye pain and eye redness. It's only available as a brand medication, so a generic version is not available.

    Summary for LFA-1 antagonist
    Prescription only

    Xiidra (lifitegrast) is an eye drop medication that treats dry eye in adults. It belongs to a drug class called LFA-1 antagonists. It's thought help lower inflammation and other symptoms of dry eye. Usually, you need to use Xiidra (lifitegrast) every day. You put 1 drop into each eye twice a day. Side effects include temporary eye irritation and unclear vision. At this time, Xiidra (lifitegrast) is available only as a brand medication. There's no generic version yet.

  • Indications of Cequa vs. Xiidra

    Indications for
    •Dry eyes in adults
    Indications for
    •Dry eye

  • Pros and Cons of Cequa vs. Xiidra

    Pros and Const for Immunosuppressant
    Pros
    •Helps your body produce its own tears
    •Can be used with other lubricating eye drops, such as artificial tears
    •Designed to deliver more medication to the affected area
    Cons
    •Can cause eye pain during application
    •It's not clear whether this medication is safe or works well for children
    •Can't be used with contact lenses
    Pros and Const for LFA-1 antagonist
    Pros
    •Works to help treat dry eye in the long run
    •Might be less likely to cause burning in the eyes than Restasis (cyclosporine)
    Cons
    •Won't give you instant relief and have to take for a couple weeks before it starts working
    •Not approved for people younger than 17 years old

  • Common Side Effects of Cequa vs. Xiidra

    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye pain (22%)
    •Eye redness (6%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye irritation (5-25%)
    •Strange taste in the mouth (5-25%)
    •Unclear vision (5-25%)

  • Warnings of Cequa vs. Xiidra

    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye injury or infection
    •Use with contact lenses
    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of contamination

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