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Vexol Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Rimexolone 1%; oph susp; contains benzalkonium chloride.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Susp—5mL, 10mL
Manufacturer
Vexol Indications
Indications
Post-op inflammation. Anterior uveitis.
Vexol Dosage and Administration
Adult
Post-op: 1–2 drops into conjunctival sac(s) 4 times daily; start 24 hrs after surgery and continue through 1st 2 weeks post-op. Uveitis: 1–2 drops into the conjunctival sac(s) every hour while awake for 1st week, then 1 drop every 2 hrs while awake for 2nd week, then taper until resolved.
Children
Not recommended.
Vexol Contraindications
Contraindications
Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis and other viral infections including vaccinia, varicella. Ocular mycobacterial, fungal, or untreated purulent infections.
Vexol Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Vexol Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Corneal or scleral thinning. Monitor intraocular pressure. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Vexol Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Vexol Interactions
Not Applicable
Vexol Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Blurred vision, discharge, discomfort, ocular pain, increased intraocular pressure, foreign body sensation, hyperemia, pruritus; may mask secondary ocular infections; ocular hypertension/glaucoma, optic nerve damage, defects in visual acuity and visual fields, posterior subcapsular cataract formation, superinfection possible with prolonged use.
Vexol Clinical Trials
See Literature
Vexol Note
Not Applicable
Vexol Patient Counseling
See Literature
