Dexamethasone ophthalmic Alternatives Compared
Dexamethasone ophthalmic | Lotemax | Loteprednol ophthalmic |
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Dexamethasone ophthalmic | Lotemax (loteprednol) | Loteprednol ophthalmic |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Macular Edema, Iritis, Diabetic Macular Edema, Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis - Allergic, Cyclitis, Uveitis - Posterior, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation, Keratitis, Uveitis... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis, Keratitis, Iritis, Cyclitis, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation, Rosacea, Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis. Lotemax may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis, Dry Eye Disease, Allergies, Keratitis, Iritis, Cyclitis, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation, Rosacea, Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis. loteprednol ophthalmic may also... View more |
Related suggestions Postoperative Ocular Inflammation
Conjunctivitis
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More about Dexamethasone ophthalmic | More about Lotemax (loteprednol) | More about Loteprednol ophthalmic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. |
Loteprednol ophthalmic has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 36 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See also: dexamethasone ophthalmic side effects in more detail. |
See also: Lotemax side effects in more detail. |
See also: loteprednol ophthalmic side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AK-Dex, Decadron Ocumeter, Decadron Phosphate, Ophthalmic, Dexasol, Dextenza, Dexycu, Maxidex, Ozurdex | Other loteprednol brands include: Alrex, Eysuvis, Inveltys, Lotemax SM | Alrex, Eysuvis, Inveltys, Lotemax, Lotemax SM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 42 drugs are known to interact with loteprednol 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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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
June 17, 2009 |
April 15, 2011 |
April 15, 2011 |
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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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