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Zilretta and Ocular herpes simplex

Result of checking the interaction of drug Zilretta and disease Ocular herpes simplex for safety when used together.

Check result:

Zilretta <> Ocular herpes simplex

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Pharmacologic dosages of corticosteroids should be used cautiously in patients with ocular herpes simplex because of the risk of corneal perforation. Corticosteroids are not recommended for patients with active ocular herpes simplex.

References:

"Product Information. Deltasone (prednisone)." Pharmacia and Upjohn, Kalamazoo, MI.
"Product Information. Celestone (betamethasone)." Schering Corporation, Kenilworth, NJ.
"Product Information. Medrol (methylprednisolone)." Pharmacia and Upjohn, Kalamazoo, MI.
"Product Information. Florinef Acetate (fludrocortisone)." Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ.
"Product Information. Kenalog (triamcinolone)." Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ.
"Product Information. Hydeltrasol (prednisolone)." Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA.
"Product Information. Cortone Acetate (cortisone)." Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA.
"Product Information. Hydrocortone (hydrocortisone)." Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA.
"Product Information. Decadron (dexamethasone)." Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA.

Zilretta

Generic Name: triamcinolone

Brand Name: Kenalog-40, Zilretta, Aristocort, Azmacort

Synonyms: Zilretta (injection)

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