| Acular, (U.S.N.L.M.) | ||
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| Dosing (post surgical) | 1 drop qid in the operated eye for up to 3 days after surgery. | |
| Dosing (allergy) | 1 drop qid | |
| Chem Specs | ketorolac tromethamin 0.5% | |
| Quantities | 5ml | |
| Cost | 72.80/5ml | |
| Class | NSAID (Non-selective COX inhibitor.) | |
| Action | Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. So reduces pain and vasopermeability. | |
| Usage | Indicated for ocular pain and photophobia following incisional refractive surgery. Used for temporary relief of itch of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. |
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| Epithelial breakdown, corneal thinning, corneal erosion, corneal ulceration or corneal perforation possible in susceptible patients. |
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| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the formulation. Possible cross-sensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid, phenylacetic acid derivatives, and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. |
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| Pediatric use | > age 2 | |
| Pregnancy | Category C. Dystocia and increased pup mortality in rats when administered at 300x normal human ophthalmic dose. Prostaglandin-inhibiting drugs damage the fetal heart when used late in pregnancy. |
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| (PF = Preservative Free discontinued) Remove contact lenses. Typically used instead of pressure patch and cycloplegia to control pain of corneal abrasion. All topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may slow or delay healing. |
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| See Acular LS | ||