Dexamethasone SodiumPhosphate and Otezla

• Generic Name: dexamethasone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• 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: apremilast
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Otezla, Otezla Starter Pack

Otezla (apremilast) inhibits an enzyme within your immune system that can affect certain cells and contribute to inflammation in the body.

Otezla is used to treat the symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis in adults.

Otezla can relieve tenderness and swelling in and around the joints, but this medicine is not a cure for psoriatic arthritis.

Otezla is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in people who may also receive phototherapy or other treatments for psoriasis.

Otezla is also used to treat adults with oral ulcers associated with Behçet’s Disease.