Dexamethasone/levofloxacin, sold under the brand name Levodexa, is a fixed-dose combination medication used for the prevention and treatment of inflammation, and the prevention of infection, associated with cataract surgery.[1][3] It contains dexamethasone, a corticosteroid; and levofloxacin, an anti-infective.[1]
| Combination of | |
|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | Corticosteroid |
| Levofloxacin | Anti-infective |
| Clinical data | |
| Trade names | Levodexa |
| Routes of administration | Eye drops |
| ATC code | |
| Legal status | |
| Legal status | |
It was approved for medical use in Canada in December 2023.[1]
Medical uses
editDexamethasone/levofloxacin is indicated for the prevention and treatment of inflammation, and the prevention of infection, associated with cataract surgery in adults.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Regulatory Decision Summary for Levodexa". Drug and Health Products Portal. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "Levodexa Product information". Health Canada. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ Rizzo S, Gambini G, De Vico U, Rizzo C, Kilian R (February 2022). "A One-Week Course of Levofloxacin/Dexamethasone Eye Drops: A Review on a New Approach in Managing Patients After Cataract Surgery". Ophthalmology and Therapy. 11 (1): 101–111. doi:10.1007/s40123-021-00435-1. PMC 8770779. PMID 34936061.
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