Omnipred ophthalmic and Pimozide

• Generic Name: prednisolone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic suspension
• Other Brand Names: Omnipred, Pred Forte, Pred Mild, Prednisol, AK-Pred, Inflamase Forte, Econopred, Econopred Plus, Inflamase Mild, Ocu-Pred, Ocu-Pred Forte, Ocu-Pred-A

Omnipred (for the eyes) is a steroid medicine used to treat eye inflammation caused by allergies, severe acne, shingles (herpes zoster), eye injury, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.

Omnipred may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pimozide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Orap

Pimozide works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.

Pimozide is used in people with Tourette's syndrome. Pimozide suppresses the physical (motor) and vocal (phonic) symptoms of tics when these symptoms interfere with daily life function.

Pimozide is not for use in treating motor tics that are not caused by Tourette's syndrome.

Pimozide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.