Generic name:cenegermin-bkbj (ophthalmic route) [ sen-e-GER-min-- bkbj ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous ophthalmic agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 20, 2022.
The Oxervate brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Oxervate
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Ophthalmologic Agent
Uses for Oxervate
Cenegermin-bkbj is used to treat neurotrophic keratitis (disease of the cornea of the eye).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Oxervate
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of cenegermin-bkbj in the pediatric population. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 2 years of age.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of cenegermin-bkbj in the elderly.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an intera...
