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Dexamethasone Ophthalmic

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Ophthalmic

Routes

Ophthalmic

Indications

Anterior uveitis (non-ulcerative)

Mechanism of Action

Potent ophthalmic corticosteroid reducing ocular inflammation by inhibiting phospholipase A2 and multiple inflammatory mediators.

Side effects & warnings

DO NOT USE with corneal ulcers (inhibits healing, potentiates infection). Prolonged use causes cataracts and secondary glaucoma. Fluorescein stain negative before starting.

Species with Dexamethasone Ophthalmic dosing data (1 dose rule)

Cat (Domestic)

Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Moderate×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 1 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Cat (Domestic)Ophthalmic0 mg/kgq6-12hModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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