Amiodarone Intravenous and Ozurdex intraocular

• Generic Name: amiodarone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pacerone, Cordarone, Nexterone

Amiodarone injection is used to correct life-threatening heart rhythm problems called ventricular arrhythmias. Amiodarone is used in patients who have already been treated with other medicines that did not work.

Amiodarone injection belongs to the group of medicines known as antiarrhythmics. It works directly on the heart tissue and will slow the nerve impulses in the heart. This helps keep the heart rhythm normal.

Amiodarone is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: dexamethasone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: intravitreal implant
• Other Brand Names: Ozurdex, Dextenza, Dexycu, Maxidex

Dexamethasone intraocular (for the eyes) is a steroid medicine used to treat or prevent eye inflammation caused by disease, injury, eye surgery, or blocked blood vessels.

Dexycu or Ozurdex is a liquid that is injected into the eye.

Dextenza is an insert that is placed into the tear duct in the lower eyelid.

Dexamethasone intraocular may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.