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Maxidex Eye Drops (Dexamethasone)

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0.10%
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0.1% 3.5g
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Description

Maxidex is an eye drop medication that your doctor may prescribe to treat one of the following:

  • Diabetic macular edema
  • Noninfective uveitis
  • Ocular (eye) inflammation
  • Ocular post-operative inflammation
  • Ocular pain
  • Otic (ear) inflammation

Maxidex is an anti-inflammatory medication that reduces the pain and inflammation in the eye. It works by suppressing certain cells of the immune system, reducing the signals used by the immune system.

Fact Table

Formula

C22H29FO5

License

US FDA, EU EMA

Bioavailability

80–90%

Legal status

Rx-only

Chemical Name

Dexamethasone

Elimination half-life

4 to 5 hours

Dosage (Strength)

0.10%

Pregnancy

Consult Doctor

Brands

Maxidex

Protein binding

77%

PubChem CID

5743

MedlinePlus

a682792

ChEBI

41879

ATC code

A01AC02

DrugBank

DB01234

KEGG

D00292

Routes of administration

By mouth

Directions

Once you are prescribed then buy Maxidex eye drops, the normal Maxidex eye drops dosage is 1-2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 4-6 hours.

For more severe conditions, this medication can be used up to once every hour.

Ingredients

Maxidex contains the active ingredient dexamethasone.

Store Maxidex at room temperature.

Interactions

  • Atazanavir
  • Ceritinib
  • Clarithromycin
  • Cobicistat and cobicistat-containing coformulations
  • Darunavir
  • Idelalisib
  • Indinavir
  • Itraconazole
  • Ketoconazole
  • Lonafarnib
  • Lopinavir
  • Mifepristone
  • Nefazodone
  • Nelfinavir
  • Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents 
  • Ombitasvir-paritaprevir-ritonavir
  • Ombitasvir-paritaprevir-ritonavir plus dasabuvir
  • Posaconazole
  • Ritonavir and ritonavir-containing coformulations
  • Saquinavir
  • Telithromycin
  • Tucatinib
  • Voriconazole

Cautions

Do not touch the tip of the dropper to the eye because it can contaminate the bottle with bacteria and lead to an eye infection.

Prolonged use of this drug can lead to suppression of the immune system.

Use caution if you have an allergy to sulfites.

Side Effects

The most common side effects of this drug can include:

  • Blurred vision
  • Burning sensation of eyes
  • Cataract
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Crusting of eyelid
  • Decreased visual acuity
  • Dizziness
  • Dry eye syndrome
  • Eye discomfort
  • Eye irritation
  • Eye perforation
  • Eye pruritus
  • Foreign body sensation of eye
  • Glaucoma
  • Headache
  • Hypersensitivity reaction
  • Inadvertent filtering bleb
  • Increased lacrimation
  • Keratitis
  • Ocular hyperemia
  • Photophobia
  • Secondary ocular infection
  • Stinging of eyes
  • Visual field defect

References

  1. Maxidex [package insert]. Fort Worth, TX: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.; 2017.


IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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