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Maxidex (Dexamethasone Ophthalmic) - Summary

 

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MAXIDEX SUMMARY

MAXIDEX® 0.1% (dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension) is an adrenocortical steroid prepared as a sterile topical ophthalmic suspension.

Maxidex (dexamethasone OPHTHALMIC) is indicated for the following:

Steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe such as allergic conjunctivitis, acne rosacea, superficial punctuate keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis, iritis, cyclitis, selected infective conjunctivitides when the inherent hazard of steroid use is accepted to obtain an advisable diminution in edema and inflammation; corneal injury from chemical, radiation, or thermal burns, or penetration of foreign bodies.

MAXIDEX NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Maxidex (Dexamethasone Ophthalmic)

Efficacy of intravenous pulse cyclophosphamide treatment versus combination of intravenous dexamethasone and oral cyclophosphamide treatment in steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome. [2008.06.20]

Clinical efficacy of dexamethasone for acute exudative pharyngitis. [2008.05.10]

Multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of thalidomide plus dexamethasone compared with dexamethasone as initial therapy for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. [2008.05.01]

Randomized, placebo-controlled, pilot study evaluating aprepitant single dose plus palonosetron and dexamethasone for the prevention of acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. [2008.05.01]

Dexamethasone plus ondansetron for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a comparison with dexamethasone alone. [2008.05]

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Clinical Trials Related to Maxidex (Dexamethasone Ophthalmic)

Dexamethasone for Paediatric Adeno-Tonsillectomy - A Dose-Finding Study [Terminated]

XERECEPT® (hCRF) for Patients Requiring Dexamethasone to Treat Edema Associated With Brain Tumors [Completed]

Vincristine, DOXIL® (Doxorubicin HCl Liposome Injection) and Dexamethasone vs. Vincristine, Doxorubicin, and Dexamethasone in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma [Completed]

Dexamethasone or Dexamethasone in Combination With Thalidomide as Salvage Therapy [Completed]

Thalidomide + Dexamethasone vs. DOXIL (Doxorubicin HCl Liposome Injection) + Thalidomide + Dexamethasone in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma [Active, not recruiting]

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Page last updated: 2008-06-22

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