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Dextenza Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Dexamethasone 0.4mg; oph insert for intracanalicular use; preservative-free.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Single-use oph inserts—1, 10
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Dextenza Indications
Indications
Ocular pain and inflammation following ophthalmic surgery.
Dextenza Dosage and Administration
Adult
Insert in lower lacrimal punctum into canaliculus. Use one single insert for up to 30 days. Can be removed via saline irrigation or manual expression if necessary.
Children
Not established.
Dextenza Contraindications
Contraindications
Active corneal, conjunctival or canalicular infections, including epithelial herpes
simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella. Mycobacterial infections. Fungal diseases of the eye. Dacryocystitis.
Dextenza Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Dextenza Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Glaucoma. Monitor IOP during treatment. Increased risk of secondary ocular infections. May mask infection and enhance existing infection. May exacerbate viral ocular infections (including herpes simplex). Fungal infections. May delay healing and increase incidence of bleb formation. Reevaluate if no improvement after 2 days. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Dextenza Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Dextenza Interactions
Not Applicable
Dextenza Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Anterior chamber inflammation, elevated IOP, reduced visual acuity, eye pain, cystoid macular edema, corneal edema, conjunctival hyperemia.
Dextenza Clinical Trials
See Literature
Dextenza Note
Not Applicable
Dextenza Patient Counseling
See Literature
Dextenza Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Dexamethasone 0.4mg; oph insert for intracanalicular use; preservative-free.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Single-use oph inserts—1, 10
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Dextenza Indications
Indications
Ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
Dextenza Dosage and Administration
Adult
Insert in lower lacrimal punctum into canaliculus. Use one single insert for up to 30 days. Can be removed via saline irrigation or manual expression if necessary.
Children
Not established.
Dextenza Contraindications
Contraindications
Active corneal, conjunctival or canalicular infections, including epithelial herpes
simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella. Mycobacterial infections. Fungal diseases of the eye. Dacryocystitis.
Dextenza Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Dextenza Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Glaucoma. Monitor IOP during treatment. Increased risk of secondary ocular infections. May mask infection and enhance existing infection. May exacerbate viral ocular infections (including herpes simplex). Fungal infections. May delay healing and increase incidence of bleb formation. Reevaluate if no improvement after 2 days. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Dextenza Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Dextenza Interactions
Not Applicable
Dextenza Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Anterior chamber inflammation, elevated IOP, reduced visual acuity, eye pain, cystoid macular edema, corneal edema, conjunctival hyperemia.
Dextenza Clinical Trials
See Literature
Dextenza Note
Not Applicable
Dextenza Patient Counseling
See Literature
