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Maxidex (dexamethasone)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Dexamethasone is a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid.

USES: This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Dexamethasone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.

This medication may also be used to treat swelling, redness, and itching of the outer ear due to inflammatory conditions.

Generic name: dexamethasone
Pronunciation: (dex-a-METH-a-sone)

Reference product & biosimilars

No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Maxidex:

  • Acne Rosacea Keratitis
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Corneal Abrasion
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Cyclitis
  • Herpes Zoster Keratitis
  • Iridocyclitis
  • Iritis
  • Ocular Inflammation
  • Post-Op Ocular Inflammation
  • Punctate Epithelial Keratopathy
  • Uveitis

Also known as: Acute Iritis, Allergy Eye Itch, Atopic Conjunctivitis, Corneal Abrasion Injury, Corneal Injury, Itchy Eyes Due To Allergies, Ocular Itching Due To Allergies, Ophthalmic Inflammation, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation, Postoperative Ophthalmic Inflammation, Punctate Keratopathy, Rosacea Keratitis, Ulcerative Keratitis.

Dosing

Dexamethasone or its sodium phosphate salt is applied topically to the eye or the ear. Potency of the sodium phosphate preparations is expressed in terms of dexamethasone phosphate. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the tip of the ointment tube or dropper when the drug is used ophthalmically.

Drug interactions

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Contraindications

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Adverse reactions

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Precautions

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ICD codes

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data