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Ozurdex Drug Implant Product
Ozurdex Drug Implant Product is a Corticosteroid implant Small molecule drug developed by Sudhalkar Eye Hospital. It is currently FDA-approved for Macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, Macular edema associated with uveitis, Diabetic macular edema. Also known as: Dexamethasone.
Ozurdex is a sustained-release dexamethasone implant that delivers corticosteroid directly to the posterior segment of the eye to reduce inflammation.
Ozurdex is a sustained-release dexamethasone implant that delivers corticosteroid directly to the posterior segment of the eye to reduce inflammation. Used for Macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, Macular edema associated with uveitis, Diabetic macular edema.
At a glance
| Generic name | Ozurdex Drug Implant Product |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Dexamethasone |
| Sponsor | Sudhalkar Eye Hospital |
| Drug class | Corticosteroid implant |
| Target | Glucocorticoid receptor |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Ophthalmology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
The implant releases dexamethasone, a potent corticosteroid, over an extended period (approximately 3 months) into the vitreous cavity. This localized delivery suppresses inflammatory cytokines and reduces macular edema and inflammation associated with various retinal conditions. The sustained-release formulation allows for prolonged therapeutic effect with a single intravitreal injection.
Approved indications
- Macular edema following retinal vein occlusion
- Macular edema associated with uveitis
- Diabetic macular edema
Common side effects
- Cataract progression
- Elevated intraocular pressure
- Conjunctival hemorrhage
- Floaters
- Eye pain
Key clinical trials
- Dextenza Versus Topical Steroid Eye Drops for Postoperative Management Following Corneal Crosslinking (PHASE1, PHASE2)
- Ascorbic Acid and Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory Lymphoma, CCUS, and Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (PHASE2)
- Dexamethasone Implant for Retinal Detachment in Uveal Melanoma (PHASE1)
- In Clinic Optometrist Insertion of Dextenza Prior to Cataract Surgery (PHASE4)
- EC-104 Intravitreal Implant for the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (PHASE1, PHASE2)
- Study of Dexycu in Treating Intraocular Inflammation (PHASE3)
- The RESTORE Study, A Randomized, Controlled, Masked (Reading Center) Prospective Study (PHASE4)
- Comparative Study of Dexamethasone Implant to Intravitreal Aflibercept in Subjects With Diabetic Macular Edema (PHASE4)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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- Drug class: All Corticosteroid implant drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting Glucocorticoid receptor
- Manufacturer: Sudhalkar Eye Hospital — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Ophthalmology
- Indication: Drugs for Macular edema following retinal vein occlusion
- Indication: Drugs for Macular edema associated with uveitis
- Indication: Drugs for Diabetic macular edema
- Also known as: Dexamethasone
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