Ozurdex intraocular and Tiagabine Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: dexamethasone ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: intravitreal implant
• Other Brand Names: Ozurdex, Dextenza, Dexycu, 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: tiagabine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Gabitril

Adjunctive therapy (i.e., in combination with other anticonvulsants) of partial seizures in adults and children ≥12 years of age.

Effective in reducing seizure frequency in patients with simple and/or complex partial seizures refractory to therapy with one or more conventional anticonvulsant drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproate).

Safety and efficacy for any indication other than the management of partial seizures not established; unlabeled (off-label) use has been associated with new-onset seizures, including status epilepticus. Use of tiagabine for unlabeled indications is strongly discouraged. (See Seizures in Nonepileptic Patients under Cautions.)