Dextenza intraocular and Vitrase

• 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: hyaluronidase
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Amphadase, Hylenex, Vitrase, Wydase, Hydase

Vitrase (hyaluronidase) is a genetically designed protein.

Vitrase is used together with fluids injected into the body to treat dehydration. Hyaluronidase can also be used as an aid in helping your body absorb other injected medications.

Vitrase is also used to help contrast dyes in your body show more clearly on certain types of x-rays or scans.