Xiidra is a ophthalmic solution, administered into the eyes, consisting of a lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1) antagonist called lifitegrast. We carry the brand choice of this medication in 5%!
Xiidra is prescribed to help treat dry eye disease. This is a condition that occurs when your tear ducts are not providing adequate lubrication for your eyes, usually either because you don’t produce enough tears or produce poor-quality tears. Dry eyes feel uncomfortable, usually a stinging or burning sensation in your eyes; you may also have stringy mucus in or around your eyes, eye redness, or a sensation of having something in your eye. Dry eyes can be caused by decreased tear production, as mentioned previously, but it can also be caused by increased evaporation. Increased evaporation can include wind, smoke, or dry air, blinking less often (like when your reading or doing other activities that require concentration), or eyelid problems.
Xiidra (lifitegrast) is effective at treating dry eye disease because it is able to block a certain protein on the surface of cells in your body. This protein is typically the cause of not being able to produce healthy tears or not being able to produce any tears at all.