Dextenza Alternatives Compared
| Dextenza (dexamethasone) | Prednisolone ophthalmic | Durezol (difluprednate) |
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| Dextenza (dexamethasone) | Prednisolone ophthalmic | Durezol (difluprednate) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Conjunctivitis - Allergic, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation. Dextenza may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Postoperative Ocular Inflammation, Iritis, Conjunctivitis - Allergic, Keratitis, Allergies. Prednisolone ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Uveitis, Postoperative Ocular Inflammation. Durezol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Postoperative Ocular Inflammation
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Prednisolone ophthalmic has an average rating of 3.8 out of 10 from a total of 36 ratings on Drugs.com. 19% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 63% reported a negative effect. |
Durezol has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 22 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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| Other dexamethasone brands include: AK-Dex, Decadron Ocumeter, Decadron Phosphate, Ophthalmic, Dexasol, Dexycu, Maxidex, Ozurdex | AK-Pred, Econopred, Econopred Plus, Omnipred, Pred Forte, Pred Mild, Prednisol |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 89 drugs are known to interact with Dextenza:
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A total of 42 drugs are known to interact with Prednisolone ophthalmic:
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A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Durezol:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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November 30, 2018 |
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June 23, 2008 |
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