৳ 70.25/unit
Pack: ৳ 70.25
৳ 70.25/unit
Pack: ৳ 70.25
At a glance
Ketorolac Tromethamine 0.5% Eye Prep is used for allergic conjunctivitis, postoperative eye inflammation, and cystoid macular edema. It helps relieve eye pain, inflammation, itching, and light sensitivity.
Indications
- Allergic conjunctivitis (ocular itching from seasonal allergic conjunctivitis)
- Postoperative eye inflammation (cataract surgery)
- Ocular pain and burning/stinging following corneal refractive surgery
- Cystoid macular edema
Pharmacology
Ketorolac Tromethamine inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by decreasing cyclooxygenase enzyme activity, which helps reduce ocular pain, inflammation, and allergic reactions.
Dosage
Allergic Conjunctivitis (Adult & >2 years):
- Instill 1 drop in affected eye(s) 4 times daily (q6hr)
Post-Cataract Surgery Pain & Inflammation (Adult & >2 years):
- Instill 1 drop in affected eye(s) 4 times daily
- Start 24 hours after surgery and continue for 4 days (adult) or 2 weeks (children)
Post-Corneal Refractive Surgery Pain & Burning/Stinging (Adult & >2 years):
- Instill 1 drop in operated eye PRN
- Continue for up to 4 days postoperatively
Children (<2 years): Safety and efficacy not established.
Side effects
>10%:
- Transient ocular burning/stinging
1-10%:
- Conjunctival hyperemia
- Corneal edema
- Iritis
- Corneal infiltrates
- Ocular inflammation, irritation, pain
- Increased ocular pressure
- Superficial keratitis
<1%:
- Blurred vision
- Corneal ulcer
- Corneal erosion
- Corneal thinning
- Perforation of cornea
- Dry eyes
- Epithelial breakdown
Use in pregnancy
Use with caution during pregnancy; systemic absorption is very low.
Precautions & warnings
- Discontinue use if signs of corneal epithelial breakdown occur
- Do not use while wearing contact lenses
- Monitor corneal health closely
- Use with caution in elderly, hepatic dysfunction, heart failure
- Monitor renal function in mild renal impairment
Overdose effects
Overdose unlikely with topical ophthalmic use; symptoms may be similar to side effects.
Storage conditions
Close the bottle immediately after use; do not use after 4 weeks of opening; store in a cool and dry place away from light; keep out of reach of children.