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AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a609025 |
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Routes of administration | Topical |
Drug class | Corticosteroid[1] |
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Formula | C27H34F2O7 |
Molar mass | 508.551 g·mol−1 |
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Difluprednate (DFBA), sold under the brand name Durezol is a corticosteroid used to treat pain and inflammation following eye surgery.[1] It is used as an eye drop.[1] Those who use it should not wear contacts.[1]
Common side effects include inflammation of the eyelids, sensitivity to light, and eye redness.[1] Other side effects may include increased eye pressure, cataracts, slow healing, and infection.[2] Safety in pregnancy is unclear.[2]
Difluprednate was approved for medical use in the United States in 2008.[1] It is available as a generic medication.[3] In the United States 5 ml costs about 60 USD as of 2021.[3] It was originally made from prednisolone.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Difluprednate Monograph for Professionals". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ a b "DailyMed - DIFLUPREDNATE- difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion". dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. Archived from the original on 11 January 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Difluprednate Prices, Coupons & Savings Tips - GoodRx". GoodRx. Archived from the original on 19 May 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2021.