Maxidex ophthalmic and Pilocarpine ophthalmic

• Generic Name: dexamethasone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic suspension
• Other Brand Names: Maxidex, Dextenza, Dexycu, Ozurdex

Maxidex (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.

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

• Generic Name: pilocarpine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pilocar, Pilopine-HS, Pilostat, Isopto Carpine, Adsorbocarpine, Pilagan with C Cap, Ocu-Carpine, Ocusert, Piloptic-1/2, Piloptic-1, Akarpine, Piloptic-2, Piloptic-3, Piloptic-4, Piloptic-6

Pilocarpine reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.

Pilocarpine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye).

Pilocarpine ophthalmic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.