Cenegermin-bkbj (Ophthalmic)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 1, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Oxervate

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Ophthalmologic Agent

Uses for cenegermin-bkbj

Cenegermin-bkbj is used to treat neurotrophic keratitis (disease of the cornea of the eye).

Cenegermin-bkbj is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using cenegermin-bkbj

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 cenegermin-bkbj, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to cenegermin-bkbj 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 interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Proper use of cenegermin-bkbj

Use cenegermin-bkbj only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.

Cenegermin-bkbj should come with a patient information leaflet and patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

Cenegermin-bkbj is available as a Delivery System Kit. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully to get the best out of your medicine.

To prepare the medicine:

• Push down the vial adapter blister pack onto the vial until it snaps into place over the vial's neck. Do not remove it from the vial after connecting it.
• Clean the surface of the valve on the connector part of the vial adapter with a sterile disinfectant wipe. Let it dry for about 1 minute.
• Screw a pipette (clockwise) into the connector part of the vial adapter. Make sure it is pushed all the way down.
• Turn the vial upside-down and gently pull the plunger u...