DEXAMETHASONE (DEXTENZA) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

DEXAMETHASONE

What is the Trade Name for DEXAMETHASONE?

DEXTENZA

What are the Indications for DEXAMETHASONE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE DEXTENZA ¬Æ is a corticosteroid indicated for: The treatment of ocular inflammation and pain following ophthalmic surgery ( 1.1 ). The treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis ( 1.2 ). 1.1 Ocular Inflammation and Pain Following Ophthalmic Surgery DEXTENZA ¬Æ (dexamethasone ophthalmic insert) is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of ocular inflammation and pain following ophthalmic surgery ( 1.1 ). 1.2 Itching Associated with Allergic Conjunctivitis DEXTENZA ¬Æ (dexamethasone ophthalmic insert) is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis ( 1.2 ).

 

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