Monograph Details
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Eye Disorders
> Ocular allergy/inflammation
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VOLTAREN OPH SOLN |
| Manufacturer |
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Novartis Ophthalmics |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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NSAID. |
| Generic Name |
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Diclofenac sodium 0.1%. |
| Indications |
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Post-op inflammation after cataract extraction. Photophobia and pain in corneal refractive surgery. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Cataract surgery: 1 drop 4 times daily beginning 24 hrs post-op for 2 weeks. Corneal refractive surgery: 1–2 drops within the hour prior to surgery, then within 15 minutes post-op, then 4 times daily for up to 3 days. |
| Contraindications |
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Soft contact lens wear. Aspirin sensitivity. Late pregnancy. |
| Precautions |
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Bleeding tendencies. Complicated or repeat ocular surguries. Corneal defects/denervation. Ocular surface diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis. Diabetes. May delay wound healing. Monitor cornea; discontinue if corneal epithelial breakdown occurs. Monitor refractive stability for 1 year. Pregnancy (Cat.C). |
| Interactions |
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May potentiate oral anticoagulants, others that prolong bleeding. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Burning, stinging, dry eye, other ocular effects, increased bleeding (including hyphemas). |
| How Supplied |
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Soln—2.5mL, 5mL |
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