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	Rating	Reviews	Rx/OTC	Pregnancy	CSA
Lucentis	Rate	Add review	Rx	C	N
Generic name: ranibizumab ophthalmic Drug class: anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information

Eylea	8.0	7 reviews	Rx	C	N
Generic name: aflibercept ophthalmic Drug class: anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents For consumers: dosage, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information

Ozurdex	1.0	1 review	Rx	C	N
Generic name: dexamethasone ophthalmic Drug class: ophthalmic steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information

Iluvien	10	1 review	Rx	C	N
Generic name: fluocinolone ophthalmic Drug class: ophthalmic steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information

fluocinolone	10	1 review	Rx	C	N
Generic name: fluocinolone ophthalmic Brand name: Iluvien Drug class: ophthalmic steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph

dexamethasone	1.0	1 review	Rx	C	N
Generic name: dexamethasone ophthalmic Brand name: Ozurdex Drug class: ophthalmic steroids For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, Prescribing Information

ranibizumab	Rate	Add review	Rx	C	N
Generic name: ranibizumab ophthalmic Brand name: Lucentis Drug class: anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph

aflibercept	8.0	7 reviews	Rx	C	N
Generic name: aflibercept ophthalmic Brand name: Eylea Drug class: anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents For consumers: dosage, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph

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Rating	For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective).
Activity	Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list.
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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