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Iluvien Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Fluocinolone acetonide 0.19mg; implant for intravitreal inj.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Single-use applicator—1 (w. needle)
Manufacturer
Iluvien Indications
Indications
Diabetic macular edema (DME) in patients who have been previously treated with a course of corticosteroids without a significant rise in intraocular pressure.
Iluvien Dosage and Administration
Adult
Give by intravitreal inj. See full labeling for administration.
Children
Not established.
Iluvien Contraindications
Contraindications
Ocular or periocular infections. Glaucoma.
Iluvien Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Iluvien Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Monitor for increased IOP and endophthalmitis; may include check for perfusion of the optic nerve head immediately, tonometry within 30 mins, and biomicroscopy between 2–7 days post injection. Risk of secondary ocular infections (eg, bacterial, fungal, viral). History of ocular herpes simplex: not recommended. Risk of implant migration if absent or torn posterior capsule of the lens. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Iluvien Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Iluvien Interactions
Not Applicable
Iluvien Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Cataract development, increased IOP; injection-related effects (eg, endophthalmitis, eye inflammation, retinal detachments), others.
Iluvien Clinical Trials
See Literature
Iluvien Note
Not Applicable
Iluvien Patient Counseling
See Literature
