Dexamethasone ophthalmic and Metatrace FDG

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

  Dextenza, Dexycu, Ozurdex, Maxidex

Dexamethasone ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a steroid medicine used to treat eye inflammation caused by allergies, shingles (herpes zoster), severe acne, iritis, uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.

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

• Generic Name: fludeoxyglucose f18
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Fludeoxyglucose F 18 injection is used to help diagnose cancer, heart disease, and epilepsy. It is used in a procedure called a positron emission tomography (PET) scan to help your doctor see parts of the body, such as the heart or brain. Fludeoxyglucose F 18 belongs to the group of medicines called radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive agents).

This medicine will be used only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.