Pronunciation: DYE-floo-PRED-nate
Generic Name: Difluprednate
Brand Name: Durezol
Durezol Emulsion is used for:
Treating swelling, pain, redness, or irritation of the eye after eye surgery.
Durezol Emulsion is an ophthalmic corticosteroid. It decreases inflammation (eg, pain, redness, swelling, warmth) of the eye.
Do NOT use Durezol Emulsion if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Durezol Emulsion
- you have a bacterial, viral, mycobacterial, or fungal infection of the eye
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Durezol Emulsion:
Some medical conditions may interact with Durezol Emulsion. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you wear soft contact lenses
- if you have cataract surgery, diabetes, eye discharge, thinning of the cornea or sclera, glaucoma, or increased eye pressure
- if you have a history of herpes simplex of the eye
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Durezol Emulsion. However, no specific interactions with Durezol Emulsion are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Durezol Emulsion may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Durezol Emulsion:
Use Durezol Emulsion as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Durezol Emulsion is only for the eye. Do not get it in your nose or mouth.
- Shake well before each use.
- To use Durezol Emulsion in the eye, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eyelid for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean, dry tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.
- To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including the eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
- If you miss a dose of Durezol Emulsion, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Durezol Emulsion.
Important safety information:
- Durezol Emulsion may cause blurred vision. Use Durezol Emulsion with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Soft contact lenses may absorb a chemical in Durezol Emulsion; do not wear soft contact lenses while you use Durezol Emulsion.
- Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. If you use Durezol Emulsion for longer than 10 days, your eyes will need to be rechecked by your eye care provider.
- If your symptoms do not get better within 2 days or if they get worse, check with your eye doctor.
- Lab tests, including eye exams, may be performed while you use Durezol Emulsion. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Durezol Emulsion should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Durezol Emulsion while you are pregnant. It is not known if Durezol Emulsion is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Durezol Emulsion, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Durezol Emulsion:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Durezol Emulsion. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in vision (eg, blurred vision, decreased vision); continued or worsening itching, tearing, or irritation; delayed healing after surgery; discharge from the eye; eye pain; foreign body sensation; new or worsening redness or swelling of the eye or eyelid; sensitivity to light.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Durezol side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Durezol Emulsion:
Store Durezol Emulsion at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store in an upright position. Do not freeze. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Durezol Emulsion out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Durezol Emulsion, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Durezol Emulsion is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Durezol Emulsion. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Durezol resources
- Durezol Side Effects (in more detail)
- Durezol Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Durezol Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Durezol - Add your own review/rating
Compare Durezol with other medications
- Postoperative Ocular Inflammation
No comments:
Post a Comment