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Dexamethasone Ophthalmic

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Drug Class

Ophthalmic

Routes

Ophthalmic

Indications

Anterior uveitis (non-ulcerative)

Mechanism of Action

Potent ophthalmic corticosteroid reducing ocular inflammation by inhibiting phospholipase A2 and multiple inflammatory mediators.

Side effects & warnings

DO NOT USE with corneal ulcers (inhibits healing, potentiates infection). Prolonged use causes cataracts and secondary glaucoma. Fluorescein stain negative before starting.

Species with Dexamethasone Ophthalmic dosing data (1 dose rule)

Cat (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Moderate×1

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Backed by a published primary source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Cat (Domestic)Ophthalmic0 mg/kgq6-12hModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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