
Dexamethasone - Uveitis
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ChemicalSubstance :
Dexamethasone
Indication :
Uveitis
Group Name :
Keywords :
non-infectious uveitis
Brand Names Include :
Ozurdex
Important Information :
Ophthalmology specialists only
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
2
Other Indications
Below are listed other indications that Dexamethasone is used to treat.
- Anorexia in palliative care
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
- Covid-19
- Diabetic macular oedema
- Eye inflammation
- Inflammatory disorders
- Intracranial pressure in palliative care
- Nausea and vomiting (chemotherapy induced)
- Nausea and vomiting (post operative)
- Nerve compression in palliative care
- Ocular surgery
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Superior vena cava obstruction in palliative care
Other Drugs
Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Uveitis.
Committee Recommendations (1)
The PCN recommends Intravitreal dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex) for the treatment of non-infectious Uveitis in line with NICE TA460
Ozurdex is a payment by results excluded drug and will be considered RED on the traffic light system with treatment being provided by ophthalmology specialist teams in secondary care.
Specialists will be expected to notify commissioners through blueteq by completing tick box proformas for initiation and repeat implants.
Ozurdex is a payment by results excluded drug and will be considered RED on the traffic light system with treatment being provided by ophthalmology specialist teams in secondary care.
Specialists will be expected to notify commissioners through blueteq by completing tick box proformas for initiation and repeat implants.