Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Cataract Surgery |
Dose: Eye Prep – 1 drop Frequency: four times daily Duration: 2 weeks Note: beginning 24 hours post-surgery |
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Indication: Corneal Refractive Surgery |
Dose: Eye Prep – 1-2 drops Frequency: four times daily Duration: 3 days Note: within 1 hour pre-operation and 15 minutes post-operation before starting the 3-day regimen |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
|
Age: Pediatric |
Dose: No approved pediatric dosage available Note: No approved pediatric dosage available |
Administration
- Clean eyes before application
- Apply one drop as directed
Side Effect
- Mild ocular stinging
- irritation
- May slow corneal wound healing
- Lacrimation
- Increased IOP
- Keratitis
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Pain
- Fever
- Chills
- Nausea/vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Corneal deposits
- Corneal edema
- Conjunctivitis
- Irritation
- Eyelid swelling
- Corneal perforation
- Corneal thinning
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Methotrexate
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May increase serum levels
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Other NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac, Celecoxib, Meloxicam, Indomethacin, Piroxicam, Ketorolac), Anticoagulants (Warfarin, Heparin, Dabigatran, Rivaroxaban, Apixaban, Edoxaban) (e.g. warfarin)
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Higher risk of GI bleeding
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Active Peptic Ulcer
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Risk of bleeding
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Asthma
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Can trigger asthma attack
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Close the bottle immediately after use. Do not use for more than four weeks after opening. Store at room temperature.
Data Sources
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