Dexamethasone intraocular and Isovue-250

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

  Dextenza, Dexycu, Ozurdex, 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.

• Generic Name: iopamidol
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Isovue-200, Isovue-250, Isovue-300, Isovue-370, Isovue-M-200, Isovue-M-300, Isovue-128, Iopamidol-370

Isovue-250 is a radiopaque (RAY dee oh payk) contrast agent. This medicine contains iodine, a substance that absorbs x-rays. Radiopaque contrast agents are used to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on a CT scan or other radiologic (x-ray) examination.

Isovue-250 is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the heart, brain, blood vessels, and nervous system.

Isovue-250 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.