Durezol (difluprednate) Ophthalmic Emulsion

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Description

Durozel is a prescription eye drop that contains a steroid medication. It can be used to treat:

  • Pain and inflammation after ocular (eye) surgery
  • Endogenous anterior uveitis

After surgery, the eye becomes inflamed as part of the healing process. However, symptoms of inflammation can be painful and irritating. Durezol works like other corticosteroids to reduce the response of the immune system and reduce these symptoms.

Anterior uveitis can be caused by multiple things, including a side effect of medication, eye injury, animal scratches, infections, or autoimmune disorders. Durezol reduces the inflammation associated with this condition.

Fact Table

Formula

C27H34F2O7

License

US FDA

Bioavailability

-

Legal status

Rx-only

Chemical Name

Difluprednate

Elimination half-life

-

Dosage (Strength)

0.05%

Pregnancy

No Known Risk

Brands

Durezol

Protein binding

-

PubChem CID

32037

MedlinePlus

a609025

ChEBI

31485

ATC code

D07AC19

DrugBank

DB06781

KEGG

D01266

Routes of administration

Eye drops

Directions

The standard dosages are as follows:

  • Pain and inflammation after ocular (eye) surgery: 1 drop into the affected eye four times daily for two weeks, and then two times daily for another two weeks
  • Endogenous anterior uveitis: 1 drop into the affected eye four times daily for two weeks

Do not touch the tip of the eyedropper to the eye to avoid bacterial contamination of the bottle.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in this medication is difluprednate.

Interactions

Durezol can interact with the following eye medications:

  • Acular
  • Acular LS
  • Acuvail
  • Bromfenac ophthalmic
  • BromSite
  • Diclofenac ophthalmic
  • Flurbiprofen ophthalmic
  • Ilevro
  • Ketorolac ophthalmic
  • Ketorolac/phenylephrine ophthalmic
  • Nepafenac ophthalmic
  • Nevanac
  • Omidria
  • Prolensa
  • Voltaren Ophthalmic

Cautions

Wait 15 minutes after applying this medication before putting in contact lenses.

If used after surgery, the same bottle should not be used for both eyes.

Side Effects

The most common Durezol eye drops side effects include:

  • Anterior chamber inflammation
  • Blepharitis
  • Blurred vision
  • Cataract
  • Conjunctival edema
  • Corneal edema 
  • Crusting of the eyelid
  • Decreased visual acuity
  • Dry eye syndrome
  • Eye irritation
  • Eye pain
  • Eye pruritus 
  • Headache
  • Increased intraocular pressure
  • Increased lacrimation
  • Ocular hyperemia
  • Photophobia
  • Uveitis

References

  1. Durezol [package insert]. East Hanover, NJ: Novartis; 2020.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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