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Ozurdex Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Dexamethasone 0.7mg in the Novadur delivery system; intravitreal implant; preservative-free.
Pharmacological Class
Corticosteroid.
How Supplied
Single-use intravitreal implant—1 (w. applicator)
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Ozurdex Indications
Indications
Macular edema following branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) or central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). Non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye. Diabetic macular edema.
Ozurdex Dosage and Administration
Adult
For ophthalmic intravitreal injection only. One implant in each affected eye(s).
Children
Not established.
Ozurdex Contraindications
Contraindications
Ocular or periocular infections. Glaucoma (cup to disc ratio >0.8). Torn or ruptured posterior lens capsule.
Ozurdex Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Ozurdex Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Monitor for intravitreal injection-related effects (eg, endophthalmitis, eye inflammation, increased intraocular pressure, retinal detachments) following the injection. Risk of potential steroid-related effects (eg, posterior subcapsular cataracts, glaucoma, secondary ocular infections). History of ocular herpes simplex: not recommended. Risk of implant migration to anterior chamber if posterior lens capsule is not intact. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Ozurdex Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Ozurdex Interactions
Not Applicable
Ozurdex Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Increased intraocular pressure, conjunctival hemorrhage, eye pain, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular hypertension, cataracts.
Ozurdex Clinical Trials
See Literature
Ozurdex Note
Not Applicable
Ozurdex Patient Counseling
See Literature
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