Ocular allergy/inflammation:
Indications for: ACUVAIL
Ocular pain and inflammation after cataract surgery.
Adult Dosage:
1 drop in the affected eye twice daily beginning 1 day prior to surgery, continue on day of surgery and through first 2 weeks post-op. Concomitant other topical ophthalmics (eg, alpha-agonists, beta-blockers, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, cycloplegics, mydriatics): administer at least 5 minutes apart.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
ACUVAIL Warnings/Precautions:
Do not administer while wearing contacts. Aspirin/NSAID sensitivity. Asthma. Bleeding tendencies. Complicated or repeated ocular surgeries. Corneal defects/denervation. Ocular surface diseases. Diabetes. Rheumatoid arthritis. May delay wound healing. Monitor cornea; discontinue if corneal epithelial breakdown occurs. Pregnancy (Cat.C): avoid in late pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
ACUVAIL Classification:
NSAID.
ACUVAIL Interactions:
Concomitant topical steroids may increase potential for healing problems.
Adverse Reactions:
Increased intraocular pressure, conjunctival hyperemia and/or hemorrhage, corneal edema, ocular pain, headache, tearing, blurred vision; keratitis, increased ocular bleeding (including hyphemas).
Drug Elimination:
Renal.
How Supplied:
Single-use vials (0.4mL)—30
