Dexamethasone ophthalmic and Palbociclib

• 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: palbociclib
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ibrance

Palbociclib is used in men and women to treat HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

In postmenopausal women, palbociclib is given in combination with a hormonal medicine such as letrozole (Femara). In others, palbociclib is given together with fulvestrant (Faslodex).

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