About fluocinolone acetonide
Intravitreal corticosteroid implant
Used for
- Treats diabetic macular edema in adults who previously responded to corticosteroids.
- May be used for chronic noninfectious uveitis affecting the back of the eye.
Usual adult dose
One 0.19 mg implant placed inside the affected eye; it releases medicine for up to 36 months.
Common side effects
- Cataract
- Increased eye pressure or glaucoma
- Eye pain or irritation
- Floaters or blurred vision
Important warnings
- Can cause serious eye infection, retinal detachment, or bleeding.
- May raise eye pressure and damage the optic nerve.
- Not for active or suspected eye infection.
- Cataract surgery may be needed after treatment.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use only when potential benefit justifies potential fetal risk.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether the medicine enters breast milk; systemic exposure is expected to be low.
Interactions
- Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase fluocinolone exposure, though clinically important interactions are unlikely with eye implants.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.