Key facts about Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant
What dosages is Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant available in?
Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant is available as a 0.59 mg Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant.
What is Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant used for?
Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of chronic noninfectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye.
How does Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant work?
Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant is a corticosteroid that is used to treat an inflammation in the back of the eye that is not caused by an infection, called chronic non-infectious uveitis.
How do I take Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant?
Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant is surgically implanted into the posterior segment of the affected eye through a pars plana incision. Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant is designed to release fluocinolone acetonide at a nominal initial rate of 0.6 mcg/day, decreasing over the first month to a steady state between 0.3-0.4 mcg/day over approximately 30 months. Aseptic technique should be maintained at all times prior to and during the surgical implantation procedure.
Is it safe for me to take Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant?
Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. Surgical placement of Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant is contraindicated in active viral, bacterial, mycobacterial and fungal infections of ocular structures.
Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant:
- ocular/conjunctival hyperemia (excess of blood in the vessels supplying the eye)
- Reduced visual acuity
- Conjunctival hemorrhage
Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant.
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant
- There are no major drug interactions listed for Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant. However, always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking
Who makes Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant safe in pregnancy?
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant should be used during pregnancy only
if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.













