Maxidex (Dexamethasone Ophthalmic) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The following adverse reactions have been reported: glaucoma with optic nerve damage, visual acuity and field defects, posterior subcapsular cataract formation, secondary ocular infections from pathogens including herpes simplex, and perforation of the globe. Rarely, filtering blebs have been reported when topical steroids have been used following cataract surgery. Rarely, stinging or burning may occur.

REPORTS OF SUSPECTED MAXIDEX SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Possible Maxidex side effects / adverse reactions in 94 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Norway on 2012-01-17

Patient: 94 year old female

Reactions: Endophthalmitis, Post Procedural Complication

Suspect drug(s):
Phenylephrine EYE Drops (Phenylephrine) (None)
    Dosage: topical
    Indication: Preoperative Care

Maxidex
    Dosage: 0.1% 5xday, topical
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Preoperative Care

Betadine
    Dosage: for 2 min before surgery, ophthalmic
    Indication: Preoperative Care

Cefuroxime
    Dosage: 1 mg, intraocular
    Indication: Antibiotic Prophylaxis

Chloramphenicol
    Dosage: 0.5% 5x/day, topical
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Antibiotic Prophylaxis

Cyclopentolate EYE Drops (Cyclopentolate)
    Dosage: topical
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Preoperative Care

Possible Maxidex side effects / adverse reactions in 92 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Norway on 2012-01-17

Patient: 92 year old female

Reactions: Endophthalmitis, Staphylococcus Test Positive

Suspect drug(s):
Cyclopentolate HCL
    Dosage: topical
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Preoperative Care

Betadine
    Dosage: for 2 min before surgery, ophthalmic
    Indication: Preoperative Care

Maxidex
    Dosage: 0.1% 5x/day, tid,topical
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Preoperative Care

Phenylephrine HCL
    Dosage: topical
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Preoperative Care

Cefuroxime
    Dosage: 1 mg, intraocular
    Indication: Antibiotic Prophylaxis

Other drugs received by patient: Chloramphenicol 0.5% EYE Drops (Chloramphenicol)

Possible Maxidex side effects / adverse reactions in 7 year old female

Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-03-06

Patient: 7 year old female

Reactions: Antinuclear Antibody Positive, Pneumonia, Mouth Ulceration, Cataract Subcapsular, Keratitis, Ocular Hypertension

Suspect drug(s):
Maxidex
    Dosage: every night ophthalmic
    Indication: Ulcerative Keratitis

Prednisolone Acetate
    Dosage: every 2 hours ophthalmic), (taper during the course of 4 months ophthalmic)
    Indication: Ulcerative Keratitis

Atropine
    Dosage: twice daily ophthalmic
    Indication: Ulcerative Keratitis

Other drugs received by patient: Methotrexate; Prednisone; Folic Acid; Gatifloxacin