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Medications for Uveitis

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
methotrexate Off-label 5.0 1 review for methotrexate to treat Uveitis Rx X N X
Generic name:
methotrexate systemic
Drug class:
antimetabolites, antirheumatics, antipsoriatics, other immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Humira 5.3 4 reviews for Humira to treat Uveitis Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Durezol 6.4 11 reviews for Durezol to treat Uveitis Rx C N
Generic name:
difluprednate ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
adalimumab 5.3 4 reviews for adalimumab to treat Uveitis Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Brand names:
Humira, Hyrimoz, Abrilada, Amjevita, Cyltezo, Hadlima, Hulio, Idacio, Simlandi, Yuflyma, Yusimry
Drug class:
antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
cyclopentolate Off-label 2.5 2 reviews for cyclopentolate to treat Uveitis Rx C N
Generic name:
cyclopentolate ophthalmic
Brand names:
Cyclogyl, Ak-Pentolate, Cylate
Drug class:
mydriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
atropine Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
atropine ophthalmic
Brand name:
Isopto Atropine
Drug class:
mydriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
dexamethasone 7.0 2 reviews for dexamethasone to treat Uveitis Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone ophthalmic
Brand names:
Maxidex, Ozurdex
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
mycophenolate mofetil Off-label 9.0 1 review for mycophenolate mofetil to treat Uveitis Rx D N
Generic name:
mycophenolate mofetil systemic
Drug class:
selective immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Maxidex 7.0 1 review for Maxidex to treat Uveitis Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
difluprednate 6.4 12 reviews for difluprednate to treat Uveitis Rx C N
Generic name:
difluprednate ophthalmic
Brand name:
Durezol
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
prednisolone / sulfacetamide sodium Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
prednisolone / sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic
Brand names:
Blephamide, Blephamide S.O.P.
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
TobraDex Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
azathioprine Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
azathioprine systemic
Brand names:
Imuran, Azasan
Drug class:
antirheumatics, other immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Ozurdex 7.0 1 review for Ozurdex to treat Uveitis Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
homatropine Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
homatropine ophthalmic
Brand name:
Homatropaire
Drug class:
mydriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Imuran Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
azathioprine systemic
Drug class:
antirheumatics, other immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
infliximab Off-label 9.0 5 reviews for infliximab to treat Uveitis Rx B N
Generic name:
infliximab systemic
Drug class:
antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
triamcinolone Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Brand names:
Kenalog-40, Clinacort
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
triamcinolone Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
triamcinolone ophthalmic
Brand names:
Triesence, Xipere
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cyclogyl Off-label 2.5 2 reviews for Cyclogyl to treat Uveitis Rx C N
Generic name:
cyclopentolate ophthalmic
Drug class:
mydriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Maxitrol Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Kenalog-40 Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
sulfasalazine Off-label Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
sulfasalazine systemic
Brand names:
Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs
Drug class:
antirheumatics, 5-aminosalicylates
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Triesence Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
triamcinolone ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Acthar Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
corticotropin systemic
Drug class:
corticotropin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic
Brand names:
Maxitrol, Neo-Poly-Dex, Poly-Dex
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
dexamethasone / tobramycin Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic
Brand names:
TobraDex, Tobradex ST
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Isopto Atropine Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
atropine ophthalmic
Drug class:
mydriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Clinacort Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
triamcinolone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Xipere Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
triamcinolone ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Azasan Rate Add review Rx D N
Generic name:
azathioprine systemic
Drug class:
antirheumatics, other immunosuppressants
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Azulfidine Off-label Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
sulfasalazine systemic
Drug class:
antirheumatics, 5-aminosalicylates
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Neo-Poly-Dex Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Blephamide Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
prednisolone / sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Cortisporin Ophthalmic Suspension Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
etanercept Off-label Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
etanercept systemic
Drug class:
antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Off-label:
Yes
gentamicin / prednisolone Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
gentamicin / prednisolone ophthalmic
Brand names:
Pred-G, Pred-G S.O.P.
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
H.P. Acthar Gel Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
corticotropin systemic
Drug class:
corticotropin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Hyrimoz Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Tobradex ST Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone / tobramycin ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Abrilada Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Amjevita Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Azulfidine EN-tabs Off-label Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
sulfasalazine systemic
Drug class:
antirheumatics, 5-aminosalicylates
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
bacitracin / hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
bacitracin / hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic
Brand names:
Triple Antibiotic HC Ophthalmic Ointment, Neo-Poly-Bac, Neo-Polycin HC
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
corticotropin Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
corticotropin systemic
Brand names:
Acthar, H.P. Acthar Gel
Drug class:
corticotropin
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
cortisone Rate Add review Rx N N
Generic name:
cortisone systemic
Drug class:
glucocorticoids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Cyltezo Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Hadlima Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Hulio Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic
Brand name:
Cortisporin Ophthalmic Suspension
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Idacio Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
loteprednol / tobramycin Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
loteprednol / tobramycin ophthalmic
Brand name:
Zylet
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Pred-G Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
gentamicin / prednisolone ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Pred-G S.O.P. Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
gentamicin / prednisolone ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Simlandi Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Triple Antibiotic HC Ophthalmic Ointment Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
bacitracin / hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Yuflyma Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Yusimry Rate Add review Rx B N
Generic name:
adalimumab systemic
Drug class:
TNF alfa inhibitors
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zylet Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
loteprednol / tobramycin ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ak-Pentolate Off-label Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
cyclopentolate ophthalmic
Drug class:
mydriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Blephamide S.O.P. Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
prednisolone / sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cylate Off-label Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
cyclopentolate ophthalmic
Drug class:
mydriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Off-label:
Yes
Homatropaire Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
homatropine ophthalmic
Drug class:
mydriatics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Neo-Poly-Bac Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
bacitracin / hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Neo-Polycin HC Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
bacitracin / hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Poly-Dex Rate Add review Rx C N
Generic name:
dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic
Drug class:
ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects

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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.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
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
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
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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