Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Solution/ Drops

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Solution/ Drops

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Prolonged use may result in ocular hypertension and/or glaucoma, with damage to the optic nerve, defects in visual acuity and fields of vision, and posterior subcapsular cataract formation. Prolonged use may suppress the host response and thus increase the hazard of secondary ocular infections. In those diseases causing thinning of the cornea or sclera, perforations have been known to occur with the use of topical corticosteroids. In acute purulent conditions of the eye or ear, corticosteroids may mask infection or enhance existing infection. If these products are used for 10 days or longer, intraocular pressure should be routinely monitored even though it may be difficult in children and uncooperative patients.

Employment of corticosteroid medication in the treatment of herpes simplex other than epithelial herpes simplex keratitis, in which it is contraindicated, requires great caution; periodic slit-lamp microscopy is essential.

This product contains sodium bisulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in certain susceptible people. The overall prevalence of sulfite sensitivity in the general population is unknown and probably low. Sulfite sensitivity is seen more frequently in asthmatic than in nonasthmatic people.

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Manufacturer Warnings

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Uses

For the treatment of the following conditions:

Ophthalmic: Steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe, such as allergic conjunctivitis, acne rosacea, superficial punctate keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis, iritis, cyclitis, selected infective conjunctivitis when the inherent hazard of steroid use is accepted to obtain an advisable diminution in edema and inflammation; corneal injury from chemical or thermal burns, or penetration of foreign bodies.

Otic: Steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the external auditory meatus, such as allergic otitis externa, selected purulent and nonpurulent infective otitis externa when the hazard of steroid use is accepted to obtain an advisable diminution in edema and inflammation.

History

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Other Information

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution USP, is a sterile, topical steroid solution. The active ingredient is represented by the following structural formula:

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (structural formula)

C22H28FNa2O8P

Mol. wt. 516.41

Chemical Name: 9-fluoro-11β, 17-dihydroxy-16α-methyl-21-[phosphonooxy]pregna-1, 4-diene-3,20-dione disodium salt.

Glucocorticoids are adrenocortical steroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic. Dexamethasone is a synthetic analog of naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone). Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a water soluble, inorganic ester of dexamethasone. It is approximately three thousand times more soluble at 25°C than hydrocortisone.

Each mL Contains: ACTIVE: Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, [equivalent to 1 mg (0.1%) Dexamethasone Phosphate]. INACTIVES: Sodium Citrate, Sodium Borate, Creatinine, Polysorbate 80, Edetate Disodium Dihydrate, Purified Water. Hydrochloric Acid may be added to adjust pH (6.6 - 7.8). PRESERVATIVES ADDED: Sodium Bisulfite 0.1%, Phenylethyl Alcohol 0.25%, Benzalkonium Chloride 0.02%.

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Solution/ Drops Manufacturers


  • A-s Medication Solutions Llc
    Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Solution/ Drops [A-s Medication Solutions Llc]
  • Stat Rx Usa
    Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Solution/ Drops [Stat Rx Usa]
  • Phoenix Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Solution/ Drops [Phoenix Pharmaceutical, Inc.]
  • Butler Animal Health Supply
    Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Solution/ Drops [Butler Animal Health Supply]
  • Major Pharmaceuticals
    Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Solution/ Drops [Major Pharmaceuticals]
  • Rebel Distributors Corp
    Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Solution/ Drops [Rebel Distributors Corp]
  • Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
    Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Solution/ Drops [Bausch & Lomb Incorporated]

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