Dexamethasone ophthalmic Alternatives Compared
| Dexamethasone ophthalmic | Lotemax (loteprednol) | Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic |
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| Dexamethasone ophthalmic | Lotemax (loteprednol) | Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Diabetic Macular Edema, Uveitis, Uveitis - Posterior, Macular Edema, Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis - Allergic, Iritis, Cyclitis, Keratitis, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Keratitis, Cyclitis, Iritis, Conjunctivitis, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation, Rosacea, Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis. Lotemax may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Eye Conditions, Conjunctivitis, Trachoma. Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Conjunctivitis
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| More about Dexamethasone ophthalmic | More about Lotemax (loteprednol) | More about Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dexamethasone ophthalmic has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 14 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Lotemax has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| AK-Dex, Decadron Ocumeter, Decadron Phosphate, Ophthalmic, Dexasol, Dextenza, Dexycu, Maxidex, Ozurdex | Other loteprednol brands include: Alrex, Eysuvis, Inveltys, Lotemax SM | AK-Sulf, Bleph-10, Cetamide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 89 drugs are known to interact with Dexamethasone ophthalmic:
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A total of 42 drugs are known to interact with Lotemax:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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June 17, 2009 |
April 15, 2011 |
July 21, 1946 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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