Baycadron and Fomivirsen Intraocular

• Generic Name: dexamethasone
• Dosage Forms: elixir
• Other Brand Names: Baycadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Solurex, Solurex LA, Decadron, DexPak, TaperDex, Zema-Pak, ZoDex, Zonacort

Baycadron is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Baycadron is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders.

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

• Generic Name: fomivirsen ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Fomivirsen is an antiviral medicine that is injected into the eye (intravitreal). It is used to treat a serious condition called cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in persons who have acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Fomivirsen will not cure this eye infection, but it may help to keep the symptoms from becoming worse.

Fomivirsen is available only with your doctor's prescription.