Dextenza (dexamethasone)
Ophthalmic Steroids Ophthalmic (Eye) Insert
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Dexamethasone is a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid.
Generic name: dexamethasone
Drug class: Ophthalmic Steroids
Therapeutic class: Ophthalmic Agents
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Dextenza:
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Post-Op Ocular Inflammation
- Postoperative Ocular Pain
Also known as: Allergy Eye Itch, Atopic Conjunctivitis, Itchy Eyes Due To Allergies, Ocular Itching Due To Allergies, Post-Op Ocular Pain, Postoperative Eye Pain, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation, Postoperative Ophthalmic Inflammation.
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.
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Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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- Fungal infection of eye
- Herpes simplex dendritic keratitis
- Tuberculosis of the eye
- Vaccinia virus keratitis
- Amebic infection of the eye
- Ocular hypertension
- Corneal erosion
- Diabetes mellitus
- Krukenberg spindle
- Open angle glaucoma
- Severe myopia
Adverse reactions
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More Frequent
- Anterior chamber inflammation
- Cataracts
- Ocular hypertension
Less Frequent
- Posterior capsule opacification
Rare or Very Rare
- Corneal edema
- Cystoid macular edema
- Impaired wound healing
- Ocular infection
More Frequent
- Conjunctival hemorrhage
Less Frequent
- Conjunctival hyperemia
- Headache disorder
- Iridocyclitis
- Iritis
- Ocular pain
- Reduced visual acuity
- Visual field defect
Rare or Very Rare
- Conjunctival bleb
- Eye tearing
- Ocular discharge
Precautions
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Allergic conjunctivitis | ||
| H10.1 | ICD10CM | Acute atopic conjunctivitis |
| H10.10 | ICD10CM | Acute atopic conjunctivitis, unspecified eye |
| H10.11 | ICD10CM | Acute atopic conjunctivitis, right eye |
| H10.12 | ICD10CM | Acute atopic conjunctivitis, left eye |
| H10.13 | ICD10CM | Acute atopic conjunctivitis, bilateral |
| H10.44 | ICD10CM | Vernal conjunctivitis |
| H10.45 | ICD10CM | Other chronic allergic conjunctivitis |
| H16.26 | ICD10CM | Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement |
| H16.261 | ICD10CM | Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement, right eye |
| H16.262 | ICD10CM | Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement, left eye |
| H16.263 | ICD10CM | Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement, bilateral |
| H16.269 | ICD10CM | Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, with limbar and corneal involvement, unspecified eye |
| Post-op ocular inflammation | ||
| H57.8 | ICD10CM | Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa |
| Postoperative ocular pain | ||
| H57.1 | ICD10CM | Ocular pain |
| H57.10 | ICD10CM | Ocular pain, unspecified eye |
| H57.11 | ICD10CM | Ocular pain, right eye |
| H57.12 | ICD10CM | Ocular pain, left eye |
| H57.13 | ICD10CM | Ocular pain, bilateral |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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