Brand Name

Durezol

Generic Name
Difluprednate
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FDA approval date: January 25, 2011
Form: Emulsion

What is Durezol (Difluprednate)?

Endogenous Anterior Uveitis Difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion is also indicated for the treatment of endogenous anterior uveitis. Difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion is a topical corticosteroid that is indicated for: The treatment of inflammation and pain associated with ocular surgery. Ocular Surgery Difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion.

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DUREZOL (difluprednate)
1DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Ophthalmic emulsion containing 0.05% difluprednate.
2CONTRAINDICATIONS
DUREZOL, as with other ophthalmic corticosteroids, is contraindicated in most active viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, and varicella, and also in mycobacterial infection of the eye and fungal disease of ocular structures.
3ADVERSE REACTIONS
The following serious reactions are found elsewhere in the labeling:
  • Intraocular Pressure (IOP) Increase
  • Cataracts
  • Delayed Healing
  • Corneal and Scleral Melting
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Viral Infections
  • Fungal Infections
3.1Ocular Surgery
Ocular adverse reactions occurring in 5% to 15% of subjects in clinical studies with DUREZOL, included corneal edema, ciliary and conjunctival hyperemia, eye pain, photophobia, posterior capsule opacification, anterior chamber cells, anterior chamber flare, conjunctival edema, and blepharitis. Other ocular adverse reactions occurring in 1% to 5% of subjects, included reduced visual acuity, punctate keratitis, eye inflammation, and iritis. Ocular adverse reactions occurring in less than 1% of subjects, included application-site discomfort or irritation, corneal pigmentation and striae, episcleritis, eye pruritus, eyelid irritation and crusting, foreign body sensation, increased lacrimation, macular edema, sclera hyperemia, and uveitis. Most of these reactions may have been the consequence of the surgical procedure.
3.2Endogenous Anterior Uveitis
A total of 200 subjects participated in the clinical trials for endogenous anterior uveitis, of which 106 were exposed to DUREZOL.  The most common adverse reactions of those exposed to DUREZOL occurring in 5% to 10% of subjects included blurred vision, eye irritation, eye pain, headache, increased IOP, iritis, limbal and conjunctival hyperemia, punctate keratitis, and uveitis.  Adverse reactions occurring in 2% to 5% of subjects included anterior chamber flare, corneal edema, dry eye, iridocyclitis, photophobia, and reduced visual acuity.
4DESCRIPTION
DUREZOL (difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05% is a sterile, topical anti-inflammatory corticosteroid for topical ophthalmic use. The chemical name is 6α,9difluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxypregna-1,4- diene-3,20-dione 21-acetate 17-butyrate (CAS number 23674-86-4). Difluprednate is represented by the following structural formula:
Difluprednate structural formula
Difluprednate has a molecular weight of 508.56 g/mol, and the empirical formula is C
Each mL of DUREZOL contains:
The emulsion is essentially isotonic with a tonicity of 304 to 411 mOsm/kg.
5HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
DUREZOL (difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05% is a sterile, aqueous topical ophthalmic emulsion supplied in an opaque plastic bottle with a controlled drop tip and a pink cap in the following sizes:
5 mL in a 8 mL bottle NDC 66758-086-75
Storage and Handling
Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not freeze. Protect from light. When not in use, keep the bottles in the protective carton. After opening, DUREZOL can be used until the expiration date on the bottle.
6PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
When to Consult a Physician
Advise patients to consult a physician if pain develops, or if redness, itching, or inflammation becomes aggravated
Risk of Contamination
Advise patients to not allow the dropper tip to touch the eye, eyelids, or any surface, as this may contaminate the ophthalmic emulsion.
Contact Lens Wear
Advise patients to not use DUREZOL while wearing contact lenses. Advise patients to remove contact lenses prior to instillation of DUREZOL. Lenses may be reinserted after 10 minutes following administration of DUREZOL
Manufactured by
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Fort Worth, Texas 76134 for
Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540
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7PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 66758-086-75
Rx Only
DUREZOL
(difluprednate ophthalmic
emulsion) 0.05%
Sterile
5 mL
SANDOZ
5mlcarton