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AK-Dex is an ocular antibiotic-corticosteroid combination which is a kind of eye-affecting drug.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Brands

Maxidex • Decadron

Generic Drug

Dexamethasone

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Eye pain
Appetite changes
Thin skin
Dizziness
Heartburn
Feeling anxious
Vomiting
Bleeding in eye
Mood swings
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Eye inflammation
Burning sensation
Red skin
Skin redness or irritation

Serious

Vision loss
Vision distortion

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