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Dexamethasone ophthalmic Alternatives Compared

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Dexamethasone ophthalmic Remove Dexamethasone ophthalmic from your drug comparison Lotemax loteprednol Remove Lotemax from your drug comparison Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic Remove Sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic from your drug comparison

Prescribed for Macular Edema, Uveitis, Conjunctivitis, Iritis, Uveitis - Posterior, Keratitis, Cyclitis, Diabetic Macular Edema, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation. dexamethasone ophthalmic may also... View more

Prescribed for Conjunctivitis, Keratitis, Cyclitis, Iritis, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation, Rosacea, Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis. Lotemax may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more

Prescribed for Conjunctivitis, Eye Conditions, Trachoma. sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full dexamethasone ophthalmic side effects document.

See the full Lotemax side effects document.

See the full sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 5 mL
Dosage 0.1%
Per Unit* $4.65 - $10.96
Cost* $23.27 - $54.78

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Quantity 5 mL
Dosage 0.5%
Per Unit* $30.19 - $57.67
Cost* $150.96 - $288.35

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Quantity 5 mL
Dosage 10%
Per Unit* $4.43
Cost* $22.15

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Ophthalmic solution
  • Ophthalmic gel
  • Ophthalmic ointment
  • Ophthalmic suspension
  • Ophthalmic ointment
  • Ophthalmic solution

Brand Names
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.

N/A

N/A

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 80 drugs are known to interact with dexamethasone ophthalmic:

  • 1 major drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)
  • 35 moderate drug interactions (99 brand and generic names)
  • 44 minor drug interactions (143 brand and generic names)

A total of 36 drugs are known to interact with Lotemax:

  • 1 major drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)
  • 35 moderate drug interactions (99 brand and generic names)

A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic:

  • 1 moderate drug interactions (1 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

June 17, 2009

April 15, 2011

July 21, 1946

WADA Class

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Consumer Resources

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Professional Resources

Related Treatment Guide

** 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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