Fluocinolone ophthalmic implant

Generic name: Fluocinolone Ophthalmic Implant
Dosage form: intravitreal implant (0.18 mg; 0.19 mg; 0.59 mg)
Drug class: Ophthalmic steroids

Usage of Fluocinolone ophthalmic implant

Fluocinolone ophthalmic (for the eye) implant is a steroid medicine that is used to treat diabetic macular edema, a build-up of fluid in the retina that is caused by leaking blood vessels.

Fluocinolone ophthalmic implant is also used to treat posterior uveitis, inflammation that affects the back of the eye.

This implant slowly releases fluocinolone into the eye over a period of approximately 30 to 36 months.

Fluocinolone ophthalmic implant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Fluocinolone ophthalmic implant side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Fluocinolone ophthalmic implant may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

blurred vision, tunnel vision, problems with peripheral (side) vision;

eye redness, eye pain or swelling, seeing halos around lights;

bleeding, oozing, or crusting of your eyes;

flashes of light or "floaters" in your vision; or

cloudiness in your pupil or iris (colored part of your eyes).

Common side effects of fluocinolone ophthalmic implant may include:

mild eye redness or pain;

feeling like something is in your eye;

headache; or

your eyes may be more sensitive to light.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Fluocinolone ophthalmic implant

You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to fluocinolone, or if you have:

glaucoma; or

any type of infection in or around your eye.

The use of fluocinolone ophthalmic implant may increase your risk of developing cataracts and eventually needing cataract surgery. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about this risk.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

glaucoma;

herpes simplex;

cataract surgery; or

a detached retina.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether the fluocinolone ophthalmic implant is harmful to an unborn baby if you receive the implant while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during the 36 months after you receive the implant.

It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

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Warnings

You should not be treated with fluocinolone ophthalmic implant if you have glaucoma, or any type of infection in or around your eye (including herpes).

What other drugs will affect Fluocinolone ophthalmic implant

Medicine used in the eyes is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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