Dextenza intraocular and Mavenclad

• 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: cladribine
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Mavenclad, Leustatin

Mavenclad (cladribine) is a purine antimetabolite that interferes with enzymes that are necessary for DNA synthesis.

Mavenclad is used to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults. This medicine will not cure MS, it will only decrease the frequency of relapse symptoms.

Mavenclad is usually given after other treatments have failed.