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Medications for Diabetic Macular Edema

Other names: DME

  • Medication List

About Diabetic Macular Edema:  Diabetic macular edema (DME) occurs when blood vessels in the retina of patients with diabetes begin to leak into the macula, causing thickening and swelling. While the swelling may not lead to blindness, the effect can cause a severe loss in central vision.

Drugs Used to Treat Diabetic Macular Edema

The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rx / OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity
Eylea C N 6 reviews
7.8

Generic name: aflibercept ophthalmic

Drug class: anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents

For consumers: dosage, side effects

For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Lucentis C N Add review
0.0

Generic name: ranibizumab ophthalmic

Drug class: anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Ozurdex C N Add review
0.0

Generic name: dexamethasone ophthalmic

Drug class: ophthalmic steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: Prescribing Information

Iluvien C N 1 review
10

Generic name: fluocinolone ophthalmic

Drug class: ophthalmic steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: Prescribing Information

fluocinolone C N 1 review
10

Generic name: fluocinolone ophthalmic

Brand name:  Iluvien

Drug class: ophthalmic steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph

ranibizumab C N Add review
0.0

Generic name: ranibizumab ophthalmic

Brand name:  Lucentis

Drug class: anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph

dexamethasone C N Add review
0.0

Generic name: dexamethasone ophthalmic

Brand name:  Ozurdex

Drug class: ophthalmic steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions,

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, Prescribing Information

aflibercept C N 6 reviews
7.8

Generic name: aflibercept ophthalmic

Brand name:  Eylea

Drug class: anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents

For consumers: dosage,

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph

Learn more about Diabetic Macular Edema

IBM Watson Micromedex

ICD-10 CM Clinical Codes (External)

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Rx Prescription Only
OTC Over the Counter
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter
Off Label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
Pregnancy Category
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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