Ozurdex Injection
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Product introduction
Ozurdex Injection is an implant containing steroid. It is injected into the eye to treat vision loss due to swelling of the macula (the light-sensitive layer of the eye). It works by blocking the release of substances that triggers inflammation, thereby improving the vision.
Ozurdex Injection is generally given to patients who do not respond to any other therapy. It is administered by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital or clinical setting. It should not be self-administered at home.
Use of Ozurdex Injection may cause increased intraocular pressure, cataract, and conjunctival hemorrhage. It may also cause an eye infection, swelling, and blurred vision in some people. You will need to be monitored on a regular basis after the implant. If your eye becomes red, sensitive to light, painful, or develops a change in vision, you should seek immediate help from your doctor.
Ozurdex Injection is generally given to patients who do not respond to any other therapy. It is administered by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital or clinical setting. It should not be self-administered at home.
Use of Ozurdex Injection may cause increased intraocular pressure, cataract, and conjunctival hemorrhage. It may also cause an eye infection, swelling, and blurred vision in some people. You will need to be monitored on a regular basis after the implant. If your eye becomes red, sensitive to light, painful, or develops a change in vision, you should seek immediate help from your doctor.
Uses of Ozurdex Injection
- Vision loss due to swelling of the macula
Benefits of Ozurdex Injection
In Vision loss due to swelling of the macula
Most people with swelling of the macula will have symptoms that range from slightly blurry vision to noticeable vision loss. Colors might also appear washed out or faded. Ozurdex Injection is an implant that helps relieve these symptoms and helps restore normal vision. You must get regular eye examination if you are facing issues with your vision. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Ozurdex Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ozurdex
- Increased intraocular pressure
- Cataract
- Conjunctival hemorrhage
- Eye infection
- Blurred vision
- Eye swelling
How to use Ozurdex Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Ozurdex Injection works
Ozurdex Injection is a biodegradable implant containing a steroid. It works by blocking the action of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation, leakage from the blood vessels of the retina, and swelling (edema) of the retina.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ozurdex Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ozurdex Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ozurdex Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ozurdex Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may experience temporary visual blurring after receiving an intravitreal injection. Do not drive drive or use machines until this has been resolved.
You may experience temporary visual blurring after receiving an intravitreal injection. Do not drive drive or use machines until this has been resolved.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ozurdex Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ozurdex Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Ozurdex Injection is an implant that is injected into the eye for the treatment of macular edema.
- It dissolves slowly over months and releases a corticosteroid called dexamethasone.Once placed, it does not need to be removed.
- It may cause temporary blurring of vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause eye infection, inflammation, or increased eye pressure. Your doctor will monitor you regularly after the injection.
- Inform your doctor immediately if your eyes becomes red, sensitive to light, painful, or if you notice a change in your vision.
- Repeated treatment with Ozurdex Injection may cause cataracts. Inform your doctor if this happens to you.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Glucocorticoids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Intravitreal corticosteriod implants
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Ozurdex Injection
Once A Month
25%
Once A Week
25%
Twice A Month
25%
Once A Day
25%
What are you using Ozurdex Injection for?
Others
57%
Allergic cond*
29%
Rheumatic dis*
14%
*Allergic conditions, Rheumatic disorder
How much was the improvement?
Poor
48%
Average
33%
Excellent
19%
What were the side-effects while using Ozurdex Injection?
No Side Effec*
60%
Increased int*
40%
*No Side Effect, Increased intraocular pressure
How do you take Ozurdex Injection?
Empty stomach
33%
With food
33%
With or witho*
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Ozurdex Injection on price
Expensive
67%
Not Expensive
25%
Average
8%
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Name: Allergan India Pvt Ltd
Address: No.3, Kasturba Road, Level 2, Prestige Obelisk, Bangalore – 560 001., KARNATAKA, INDIA
Country of origin: Ireland
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