Ducressa
Ducressa eye drops contain an antibiotic to fight infections and a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation, used after cataract surgery in adults.
Form
silmätipat, liuos
Strength
1 mg/ml + 5 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate
Manufacturer
Santen Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Apply one drop to the affected eye every 6 hours.
Method
Apply the drops carefully into your eye as directed by your doctor.
Important
Do not use more than 4 drops per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •High eye pressure
- •Eye discomfort, stinging, irritation, burning, or itching
- •Blurred or reduced vision
- •Discharge from the eye
RARE
- •Slower healing of the clear front part of the eye (cornea)
- •Eye infections
- •Abnormal sensation in the eye
- •Increased tear production
- •Dry and tired eyes
- •Eye pain
- •Clearer vision
- •Swelling or redness of the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the eye surface, also called red eyes)
- •Swelling or redness of the eyelid
- •Sensitivity to light
- •Sticky eyelids
- •Headache
- •Changes in taste
- •Itching (body)
- •Stuffy or runny nose
- •Allergic skin reactions, such as rash
- •Dilated pupil
- •Drooping eyelids
- •Calcium deposits on the surface of the eye
- •Tearing and gritty sensation in the eye
- •Changes in the thickness of the eye surface
- •Ulcer on the eye surface
- •Small holes on the eye surface (corneal perforation)
- •Swelling of the eye surface (corneal edema)
- •Eye inflammation causing pain and redness (uveitis)
- •Swollen face
- •Reduced adrenal gland function (may cause low blood sugar, dehydration, weight loss, confusion)
- •Hormonal problems (e.g., increased hair growth, muscle weakness, purple stretch marks, high blood pressure, irregular periods, Cushing's syndrome symptoms)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to levofloxacin, dexamethasone, other quinolone antibiotics, other corticosteroids, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have an untreated eye infection, including viral infections (like herpes), fungal infections, or tuberculosis of the eye.
- Do not wear contact lenses during treatment with Ducressa, especially after cataract surgery.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Tell your doctor if you have high eye pressure (glaucoma) or if you've had it after using steroid eye drops before.
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- Do not drive or operate machinery if your vision becomes temporarily blurred after using these drops, until your vision is clear again.
- Stop using this medicine and contact a doctor immediately if you experience severe allergic reactions like swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing, or rash.
- Stop using this medicine if you feel pain or swelling in your tendons (tendinitis).
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. For temporary use. (updated 4.12.2023)