Systemic Absorption of Sub-Tenon’s Kenalog

September 20, 2009

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By Dr. Ari Weitzner

At one week post injection, traces of Kenalog were detected in the serum after a 40mg sub-Tenon’s injection of Kenalog. None was detected at 2 weeks and later. One should keep this in mind with patients who may not be able to tolerate this systemic effect, like poorly controlled diabetics.

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  1. Elaine Blair on October 17th, 2009 5:32 pm

    I had an injection of Kenalog approximately 6 weeks ago for macular degeneration. I still have floaters in that eye, and am getting concerned as to the long length of time it is taking to dissolve.

  2. ari weitzner on October 18th, 2009 11:20 am

    the kenalog can take quite a while to dissolve- months. thats not critical at all- its more of a nuisance. whats important is that your macular degeneration be controlled, as vision loss from that can be permanent- floaters go away sooner or later and dont cause permanent vision loss. are you receiving avastin or lucentis injections?- those are standard of care, and the kenalog is given in addition to those, not to replace those.

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