Vexol Side Effects
Generic name: rimexolone ophthalmic
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 25, 2022.
Note: This document contains side effect information about rimexolone ophthalmic. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Vexol.
Applies to rimexolone ophthalmic: ophthalmic suspension.
Side effects include:
Elevated IOP, blurred vision, discharge, discomfort, ocular pain, foreign body sensation, hyperemia, pruritus.
Adverse systemic events include headache, rhinitis, pharyngitis, taste perversion, and hypotension.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to rimexolone ophthalmic: ophthalmic suspension.
General
The most commonly reported side effects were blurred vision, ocular discharge, discomfort, ocular pain, increased intraocular pressure, foreign body sensation, hyperemia, and pruritus.[Ref]
Ocular
Common (1% to 10%): Blurred vision, ocular discharge, discomfort, ocular pain, increased intraocular pressure, foreign body sensation, hyperemia, pruritus
Frequency not reported: Sticky sensation, increased fibrin, dry eye, conjunctival edema, corneal staining, keratitis, tearing, photophobia, edema, irritation, corneal ulcer, browache, lid margin crusting, corneal edema, infiltrate, corneal erosion, optic nerve damage, visual acuity and field defects, posterior subcapsular cataract formation, secondary ocular infection from pathogens including herpes simplex, perforation of the globe where there is thinning of the cornea or sclera[Ref]
Nervous system
Frequency not reported: Headache, taste perversion[Ref]
Respiratory
Frequency not reported: Rhinitis, pharyngitis[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Frequency not reported: Hypotension[Ref]
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References
1. "Product Information. Vexol (rimexolone ophthalmic)." Alcon Laboratories Inc (2001):
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