Bromfenac Sodium eye prep
Indications
Bromfenac Sodium eye prep is used for:
Postoperative ocular inflammation, Ocular pain
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
Postoperative ocular inflammation
Adult: As 0.07% or 0.09% soln: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily, starting 1 day before, and continuing until 14 days after cataract surgery. Alternatively (as 0.09% soln), 1 drop bid, beginning 24 hr after cataract surgery and continuing through the 1st 14 days of post-op period.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Bromfenac ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any ingredients of the formulation.
Precautions
Bromfenac ophthalmic solution should be used with caution in patients with known bleeding tendencies or who are receiving other medications which may prolong bleeding time.
Patients with evidence of corneal epithelial breakdown should immediately discontinue use of topical NSAIDs and should be closely monitored for corneal health.
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C; D in 3rd trimester
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Interactions
Increased potential for healing problems w/ concomitant ophth corticosteroids.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Bromfenac Sodium eye prep :
Abnormal sensation in eye, conjunctival hyperemia, eye irritation (including burning/stinging), eye pain, eye pruritus, eye redness, headache and iritis.
Mechanism of Action
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent; inhibits COX-1 and COX-2, which results in decreased formation of prostaglandin precursors