Index of reports
> Cases with Endophthalmitis (2)
Below is the selection of side effect reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Maxidex (Dexamethasone Ophthalmic) where reactions include endophthalmitis. The selected reports were submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year.
Possible Maxidex side effects 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
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
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 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
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
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
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