Dextenza Insert and Omacetaxine Subcutaneous

• Generic Name: dexamethasone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic insert
• Other Brand Names:

  Dextenza, Dexycu, Ozurdex, Maxidex

Dextenza (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.

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

• Generic Name: omacetaxine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Synribo

Omacetaxine injection is used to treat chronic or accelerated phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). It is used in patients who have already received medicines for CML that did not work well. Leukemia is a type of cancer where the body makes abnormal white blood cells.

Omacetaxine is an antineoplastic (cancer) medicine. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed by the body. Since the growth of normal cells may also be affected by omacetaxine, other side effects can occur. Before you begin treatment, talk to your doctor about the benefits of omacetaxine as well as the possible risks of using it.

Omacetaxine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.