General Information on Maxidex Eye Drops
Maxidex Eye Drops is used for treating inflammation in the eyes caused due to surgery, injury, infection or any other condition. Its generic name is Dexamethasone Ophthalmic, and it belongs to the class of medicines known as corticosteroids.
It works by inhibiting body processes that cause inflammation. In this way, pain and swelling due to the inflammation are decreased.
The medicine is available in the form of an ophthalmic solution, that needs to be inserted into the eyes as eye drops. In some cases, this medicine can also be used for treating itching, redness or swelling on the outer ear due to inflammation.
Side effects of Maxidex Eye Drops
Before your doctor recommends you to buy Maxidex Eye Drops, he or she would like to make sure that you are not suffering from any other eye infection, severe nearsightedness or myopia, open-angle type of glaucoma, cataracts or if you recently had a recent eye surgery. If you are using the medicine to treat ear inflammation, you should inform your doctor if you have any other ear problem such as ear infection or hole in the eardrum.
When you apply the eye drops in your eyes, your vision may become unstable or blurred for a few minutes. You should avoid driving a vehicle or performing any such task during this period, as serious mishap may take place.
In some cases, burning or stinging in the eyes for a couple of minutes may occur after applying the medicine. If you are using the medicine in your ear, stinging or burning can occur there too. You should notify your doctor if the condition becomes untolerable.
Using Maxidex Eye Drops for a long period or in higher doses than needed can lead to serious eye problems such as cataracts or high pressure in the eyes. You should immediately tell your doctor if you develop eye pain or vision problems during the treatment.
Maxidex Eye Drops may mask signs of an ear or eye infection. You should immediately inform your doctor if you notice discharge, redness or swelling in your eye or ear, if you develop hearing or vision problems, or if you notice no improvement in the condition of your eye or ear. Also inform your doctor promptly if you develop dizziness or headache after using the medicine.
Dosage of Maxidex Eye Drops
The amount and frequency of applying the eye drops and the duration of treatment largely depends on the type and severity of your inflammation.
Do not forget to wash your hands before and after applying the medicine.
Drug Interactions of Maxidex Eye Drops
Do not buy Maxidex Eye Drops along with any other eye medicines, ointments or eye drops, without consulting with your doctor.
Also do not take any oral steroid medicines along with it, including prednisone, hydrocortisone or methylprednisolone.
Apart from these, inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking at present, including eye drops, eye ointments, herbal preparations and health supplements.
