Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated & where bacterial infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists. Post-op inflammation & other ocular inflammation associated w/ infection. Allergic keratoconjunctivitis w/ secondary bacterial infections.
Hypersensitivity. Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella & other viral diseases of the conjuctiva & cornea. Mycobacterial infections of the eye. Fungal diseases of ocular structures.
Not for inj into the eye. Monitor IOP if used for ≥10 days. Glaucoma w/ damage to optic nerve, defects in visual acuity & fields of vision & posterior subcapsular cataract formation (prolonged use). Perforation in diseases causing thinning of cornea or sclera. May mask infections in acute purulent conditions. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.
S01CA01 - dexamethasone and antiinfectives ; Belongs to the class of corticosteroids in combination with antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of eye diseases.
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