Dexamethasone (Intraocular Route)

Name: Dexamethasone (Intraocular Route)

US Brand Name

  1. Ozurdex

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of dexamethasone implant in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of dexamethasone implant in the elderly.

Pregnancy

Information about this dexamethasone-intraocular-route
Pregnancy Category Explanation
All Trimesters C Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

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