Dexamethasone
Ozurdex is a brand-name corticosteroid implant that is injected into the eye to treat inflammation. It contains dexamethasone, which is slowly released over time to reduce swelling and treat conditions affecting the back of the eye.
Ozurdex is an injectable corticosteroid eye implant used to treat inflammatory eye conditions like macular edema and uveitis.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 854178
- Generic
- Ozurdex
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Ozurdex is used to treat macular edema (swelling of the retina) following retinal vein occlusions and non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye.
Ozurdex contains dexamethasone, a corticosteroid that suppresses inflammation by inhibiting inflammatory cell migration, reducing vascular permeability, and decreasing the production of inflammatory mediators. The implant releases the medication gradually over several months.
Ozurdex is administered as an intravitreal injection by a healthcare professional. Common side effects may include increased intraocular pressure and cataract formation. It is a prescription-only medication and may require periodic retreatments depending on the condition being treated.
Official drug label
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