General Information On Acular Eyedrops
Acular Eyedrops is indicated in the treatment of inflammation and pain in the eye. The generic name of this drug is Ketorolac Ophthalmic. It falls under a category of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. This drug is meant for ophthalmic administration.
Acular Eyedrops works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. It achieves this by blocking cyclo-oxygenase or COX, a substance that produces prostaglandins. Our body produces prostaglandins as a response to an injury or disease. Prostaglandins, in turn, cause inflammation, swelling, and pain. By reducing the production of prostaglandins, Acular Eyedrops reduces inflammation and pain in the affected eye(s).
The active ingredient in Acular Eyedrops is Ketorolac Tromethamine. The following inert ingredients are present in this ophthalmic solution: edetate disodium, purified water, octoxynol 40, sodium chloride, and sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid for pH adjustment. The preservative used in this drug is benzalkonium chloride.
Side effects of Acular Eyedrops
The most common side effects of Acular Eyedrops include burning sensation and irritation in the eye. Apart from these, other common side effects that have been reported by patients who buy Acular Eyedrops are: eye pain, red eye, itching, and eyelid(s) swelling.
Rare side effects of this ophthalmic solution are: increased tear flow, blurred vision, dry eye, headache, and corneal thinning. Patients who experience blurred vision due to Acular Eyedrops should avoid driving and performing other hazardous activities during treatment.
Acular Eyedrops is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Ketorolac Tromethamine. You must get immediate medical attention if you are using this drug for the first time and experience an allergic reaction after applying the solution to your eye(s). Symptoms of an allergic reaction are: facial flushing, hives, swelling of the throat, lips, or tongue, skin rashes, itching, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, wheezing, or trouble breathing.
Acular Eyedrops fall under pregnancy category C. What this means is that the safety of this drug in pregnant women has not been confirmed. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using this drug.
The safety of Acular Eyedrops in lactating women has also been not confirmed. If you are nursing a child, consult your doctor before using this drug.
Dosage of Acular Eyedrops
The drug is available in one strength: Acular Eyedrops 0.5%. The recommended dosage is one drop of Acular Eyedrops 4 times a day. However, the actual dosage may vary from patient to patient. After evaluating your condition and taking into account your medical history, your doctor will prescribe the correct dosage.
For best results, it is important that you administer the ophthalmic solution exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before administering the drug. After applying the solution to the affected eye(s), wait for at least 15 minutes before putting the contact lenses back on.
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