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Leaflet MAXIDEX 0.1% ophthalmic ointment
- Product code:
- W07027001
- Quantity:
- 1
- Indicated for:
- inflammation; cancer; COVID-19
- Route of administration:
- ophthalmic
- Substance:
- dexamethasone (glucocorticoid)
- ATC
- S01BA01 — Sensory organs | Antiinflammatory agents | Corticosteroids, plain
Precautions:
Hyperglycemia
This medicine may increase blood sugar.
Immunosuppression / infection risk
This medicine may increase the risk of infections.
Breastfeeding warning
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Withdrawal / do not stop abruptly
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
Dexamethasone is a potent corticosteroid used to treat a wide range of inflammatory, allergic, and autoimmune conditions. It is also used in the treatment of certain cancers, cerebral edema, septic shock, and for the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
It works by suppressing the body's inflammatory and immune response, reducing inflammation, swelling, redness, and allergic reactions. It is available in the form of tablets, injectable solutions, eye or nasal drops, and ointments.
Side effects may include weight gain, fluid retention, high blood pressure, hyperglycemia, insomnia, weakened immune system, osteoporosis, or, in rare cases, psychiatric disturbances (anxiety, depression). Long-term use can lead to severe side effects, such as Cushing's syndrome.
Dexamethasone is contraindicated in untreated systemic infections and should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, or gastric ulcers. It is important to take it as prescribed by a doctor, and discontinuation should be done gradually to avoid withdrawal effects.
It works by suppressing the body's inflammatory and immune response, reducing inflammation, swelling, redness, and allergic reactions. It is available in the form of tablets, injectable solutions, eye or nasal drops, and ointments.
Side effects may include weight gain, fluid retention, high blood pressure, hyperglycemia, insomnia, weakened immune system, osteoporosis, or, in rare cases, psychiatric disturbances (anxiety, depression). Long-term use can lead to severe side effects, such as Cushing's syndrome.
Dexamethasone is contraindicated in untreated systemic infections and should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, or gastric ulcers. It is important to take it as prescribed by a doctor, and discontinuation should be done gradually to avoid withdrawal effects.
General data about MAXIDEX 0.1%
- Substance:
- dexamethasone
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W07027001
- Concentration:
- 0.1%
- Pharmaceutical form:
- ophthalmic ointment
- Quantity:
- 1
- Product type:
- Original
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for dexamethasone
Concentrations available for dexamethasone
- 0.1%
- 0.5mg
- 0.985mg/g
- 1.5mg/ml
- 1mg/ml
- 20mg
- 40mg
- 4mg
- 4mg/ml
- 700mcg
- 8mg
- 8mg/2ml
Combinations with other substances
- calcium dobesylate + lidocaine + dexamethasone
- chloramphenicol + dexamethasone
- dexamethasone + framycetin
- dexamethasone + levofloxacin
- dexamethasone + neomycin
- naphazoline + neomycin + dexamethasone
- neomycin + dexamethasone
- neomycin + dexamethasone + polymyxin
- netilmicin + dexamethasone
- tobramycin + dexamethasone