Ozurdex
Ozurdex
Treats macular edema, uveitis, and diabetic macular edema. This medicine is a corticosteroid.
Corticosteroid, Weak
Implant
Into the eye
Ozurdex comes in the form of an injectable implant and is used to treat eye inflammation that may occur due to blockage of certain blood vessels in the eyes. Common side effects include vision problems, eye pain, eye redness and vision changes.
Implant
Box 1 Implant
Ozurdex
1 implant box
An eye doctor will give you this medicine in a hospital or clinic. This medicine is an implant that is placed into your eye. It will stay in your eye and does not need to be removed.
An eye doctor will give you this medicine in a hospital or clinic. This medicine is an implant that is placed into your eye. It will stay in your eye and does not need to be removed.
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to dexamethasone, or if you have an eye infection, eye lens problems, or advanced glaucoma.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have any other eye problems (including glaucoma or cataracts) or a history of herpes infection of the eye.
This medicine may increase your risk for serious eye problems, including infection, inflammation, glaucoma, a detached retina, or cataracts.
This medicine may cause temporary blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
This implant could move into a different part of your eye if the back part of your lens is missing or torn. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have any other eye problems (such as glaucoma or cataracts) or a history of herpes infection of the eye.
This medicine may cause serious eye problems such as infection, inflammation, glaucoma, a detached retina, or cataracts.
This medicine may cause temporary blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you or if you cannot see well.
This implant could move into a different part of your eye if the back part of your lens is missing or torn. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Serious Side Effects
Bleeding in your eyes, redness in the whites of your eyes
Blurred vision, seeing halos around lights, sensitivity to light
Eye pain
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Vision changes or loss of vision
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