Monograph Details
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Eye Disorders
> Ocular allergy/inflammation
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ACULAR |
| Manufacturer |
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Allergan |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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NSAID. |
| Generic Name |
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Ketorolac tromethamine 0.5%; oph soln; contains benzalkonium chloride. |
| Also |
• ACULAR LS
• ACULAR PF
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| Indications |
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Ocular itch due to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. Post-op inflammation after cataract extraction. |
| Adults and Children |
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<3yrs: not recommended. ≥3yrs: 1 drop 4 times daily. Post-op: begin 24 hrs post-op and continue for 2 weeks. |
| Contraindications |
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Aspirin sensitivity. |
| Precautions |
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Do not administer while wearing contacts. Bleeding tendencies. Complicated or repeat 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. |
| Interactions |
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May potentiate oral anticoagulants. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Transient stinging, burning, irritation, superficial keratitis or infections, allergic reactions, corneal edema, increased ocular bleeding (including hyphemas). |
| How Supplied |
Soln—3mL, 5mL, 10mL
PF soln (single-use)—12 x 0.4mL
LS soln—5mL |
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