About dexamethasone
Corticosteroid implant
Used for
- Macular edema after retinal vein occlusion
- Diabetic macular edema in adults
- Noninfectious inflammation affecting the back of the eye
Usual adult dose
One implant injected into the affected eye; repeat dosing depends on response and clinical assessment.
Common side effects
- Increased eye pressure or glaucoma
- Cataract
- Eye pain, redness, or floaters
- Retinal detachment or eye infection
Important warnings
- Administered by an eye specialist using sterile injection technique.
- Avoid with active or suspected eye infection, including ocular herpes.
- May raise eye pressure; monitoring is needed after injection.
- Repeated treatment increases cataract and eye-pressure risks.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited. Use only when potential benefit justifies potential risk.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether dexamethasone from the eye implant enters breast milk; consider benefits and potential risks.
Interactions
- Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase systemic dexamethasone exposure, though interaction risk is likely low.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.