Yutiq

Generic name:fluocinolone ophthalmic implant [ FLOO-oh-SIN-oh-lone-off-THAL-mik-IM-plant ]
Brand names: Iluvien, Retisert, Yutiq
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Oct 16, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Yutiq?

Fluocinolone ophthalmic (for the eye) implant is a steroid medicine that is used to treat diabetic macular edema, a build-up of fluid in the retina that is caused by leaking blood vessels.

Yutiq is also used to treat posterior uveitis, inflammation that affects the back of the eye.

This implant slowly releases fluocinolone into the eye over a period of approximately 30 to 36 months.

Yutiq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not be treated with Yutiq if you have glaucoma, or any type of infection in or around your eye (including herpes).

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to fluocinolone, or if you have:

• glaucoma; or

• any type of infection in or around your eye.

The use of fluocinolone ophthalmic implant may increase your risk of developing cataracts and eventually needing cataract surgery. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about this risk.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• glaucoma;

• herpes simplex;