Generic name
Commercial names
Concentration
Dexamethasone
Maxidex, decadron
0.1 %
Difluprednate emulsion
Durezol
0.05 %
Fluorometholone
Flarex
0.1 %
FML forte
0.25 %
FML
0.1 %
Loteprednol
Lotemax
0.5 % gel ointment
Alrex
0.2 %
Prednisolone acetate
Pred forte
1 %
Omnipred
1 %
Pred mild
0.12 %
Prednisolone sodium phosphate
Inflamase forte
1 %
Rimexolone
Vexol
1 %
Cycloplegics and Mydriatics
These agents provide notable benefits in the treatment of uveitis as adjuncts to prevent significant ocular sequelae including: anterior and posterior synechiae, pupillary block, secondary angle closure, iris bombe, and pain/photophobia associated with ciliary spasm. The most significant difference among the commercially available medications is the onset and duration of action (Table 43.2).
Table 43.2
Topical cycloplegics and mydriatics
Generic name
Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channelFull access? Get Clinical TreeGet Clinical Tree app for offline access |
---|