| click here for details (U.S.N.L.M.) Dextenza (punctal insert) | |
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| Dosing | Place 1 insert in lower punctum. The insert releases 0.4 mg of dexamethasone over about 30 days. The insert resorbs and does not need to be removed. |
| Chem Specs | dexamethasone 0.4mg |
| Quantities | box with 10 inserts, box with 1 insert |
| Cost | $630 per insert |
| Class | Ketone based steroid |
| Action | Anti-inflammatory (inhibits multiple inflammatory cytokines) |
| Usage | Indicated for the treatment of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis and for inflammation and pain following ophthalmic surgery. |
| Warning | Prolonged use of corticosteroids may result in glaucoma and cataract. IOP should be monitored during the course of treatment. |
| Contraindications | Active corneal, conjunctival or canalicular infections, including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella; mycobacterial infections; fungal diseases of the eye, and dacryocystitis. Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the preparation. |
| Pediatric use | Safety and effectiveness is established in the pediatric population from neonates to age 17. |
| Pregnancy | In animal reproduction studies dexamethasone produced embryofetal lethality, cleft palate and multiple visceral malformations. |
| Non preserved. Inactive ingredients: polyethelene glycol, lysyllysyllysine, fluorescein, sodium phosphate. |