Nepafenac Eye prep
Nepafenac should be used with caution in patients with known bleeding tendencies or who are receiving medications which may prolong bleeding time. Lactation: use caution
Occular pain and inflammation, Cystoid macular edema
Contraindicated in patients with previously demonstrated hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the formulation or to other NSAIDs.
N/A
1-10% Capsular opacity,Decr visual acuity,Foreign body sensation,Increased IOP,Sticky sensation,Conjunctival edema,Corneal edema,Dry eye,Headache,HTN,Lid margin crusting,N/V,Ocular discomfort,Ocular hyperemia,Ocular pain,Ocular pruritus,Photophobia.Tearing,Vitreous detachment
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory prodrug, converted to amfenac which putatively inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis.
Topical NSAIDs & corticosteroids. May increase the risk of haemorrhage w/ drugs that prolong bleeding time.
N/A
Ophthalmic Prevention & treatment of post-op pain & inflammation 0.1%: Instill 1 drop 3 times daily 1 day prior to cataract surgery and continued on the day of surgery and through the first 2 weeks of the post-operative period. 0.3%: 1 drop once daily beginning 1 day before cataract surgery, on day of surgery, and continue through the first 2 weeks postoperatively; an additional drop should be administered 30-120 minutes before surgery Prevention of post-operative macular oedema in diabetic patients 0.1%: Instill 1 drop 3 times daily 1 day before surgery and continued on the day of surgery and through the first 6 weeks of the post-operative period.
<10 years old: Safety and efficacy not established
N/A
N/A
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