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Dexycu Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Dexamethasone 9% w/w; susp for intraocular inj; preservative-free.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Kit—1 (w. supplies)
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Dexycu Indications
Indications
Treatment of postoperative inflammation.
Dexycu Dosage and Administration
Adult
Give 0.005mL intraocularly in the posterior chamber at the end of ocular surgery.
Children
Not established.
Dexycu Contraindications
Not Applicable
Dexycu Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Dexycu Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Glaucoma. May delay healing and increase incidence of bleb formation. Active viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, epithelial herpes simplex keratitis, vaccinia, varicella, mycobacterial infection of the eye, and fungal disease of ocular structures: not recommended. May mask or exacerbate existing infections. Phakic patients. Monitor IOP and for secondary ocular infections in prolonged therapy. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Dexycu Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Dexycu Interactions
Not Applicable
Dexycu Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Increased IOP, corneal edema, iritis; ocular perforation, posterior subcapsular cataracts.
Dexycu Clinical Trials
See Literature
Dexycu Note
Not Applicable
Dexycu Patient Counseling
See Literature
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