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What is the generic name?
DEXAMETHASONE
What is the Trade Name for DEXAMETHASONE?
OZURDEX
What are the Indications for DEXAMETHASONE?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE OZURDEX ® is a corticosteroid indicated for: The treatment of macular edema following branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) or central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) ( 1.1 ) The treatment of non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye ( 1.2 ) The treatment of diabetic macular edema ( 1.3 ) 1.1 Retinal Vein Occlusion OZURDEX ® (dexamethasone intravitreal implant) is indicated for the treatment of macular edema following branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) or central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). 1.2 Posterior Segment Uveitis OZURDEX ® is indicated for the treatment of non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye. 1.3 Diabetic Macular Edema OZURDEX ® is indicated for the treatment of diabetic macular edema.
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