Fluocinolone intravitreal implant
What is Fluocinolone intravitreal implant?
FLUOCINOLONE INTRAVITREAL IMPLANT (Retisert™) is a corticosteroid. It is surgically placed in the eye to help treat inflammation in the eye called uveitis. Generic fluocinolone intravitreal implants are not yet available.
What should my health care professional know before I receive Fluocinolone?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- diabetes
- any type of infection including measles, tuberculosis, herpes, or chickenpox
- an unusual reaction to fluocinolone, other corticosteroids, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should this medicine be used?
Fluocinolone intravitreal implant (Retisert™) is surgically placed in the eye by a physician. After the surgery, you should have regular follow up exams of both eyes.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
What drug(s) may interact with Fluocinolone?
There are no known drug interactions with fluocinolone intravitreal implant.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from receiving Fluocinolone?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
- eye pain, decreased or blurred vision that does not go away within a month of surgery
- sign of infection in the eye
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- eye irritation, redness, swelling
- watery eyes
What should I watch for while taking Fluocinolone?
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You will need to have your affected eye checked regularly following surgery.
Make sure to follow all of the instructions given to you by your health care provider following your surgery.
Following the implantation of fluocinolone intravitreal implant (Retisert™), you will most likely experience an immediate, but temporary, decrease in vision in the affected eye. This is likely a result of the surgical procedure and should decrease within one to four weeks. Contact your physician if your vision loss lasts longer than one month.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Fluocinolone intravitreal implant (Retisert™) are only used during surgery. You will not take this medicine at home.
[ Last Revised: 4/13/2005 7:55:00 PM ]
NOTE: This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions, or adverse effects for this drug. If you have questions about the drug(s) you are taking, check with your health care professional.
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