What do ACULAR eye drops do?
ACULAR is used to prevent and relieve eye inflammation following surgery on the eye in adults. ACULAR belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The active ingredient in ACULAR is ketorolac trometamol.
Are ACULAR eye drops an antibiotic?
What Is Acular? Acular (ketorolac tromethamine) Ophthalmic Solution is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve eye itching caused by seasonal allergies. Acular is also used to reduce swelling, pain, and burning or stinging after cataract surgery or corneal refractive surgery.
What are the side effects of ACULAR eye drops?
Acular side effects
- severe burning, stinging, or itching of your eyes;
- a wound that will not heal;
- eye pain, redness, or watering;
- vision changes, increased sensitivity to light;
- white patches on your eyes; or.
- crusting or drainage from your eyes.
What are the side effects of ketorolac eye drops?
Side Effects
- Itching, redness, tearing, or other sign of eye irritation not present before use of this medicine or becoming worse during use.
- redness of the clear part of the eye.
- sensitivity to light.
- swelling of the eye.
- swelling of the eyelids.
- tearing.
- throbbing pain.
How long should I use ACULAR for?
How long to use it. Continue using ACULAR® eye drops for as long as your doctor prescribes. The usual length of use is 2-4 weeks.
Can ACULAR eye drops cause high blood pressure?
Can Acular (ketorolac eye drops) eye drops raise blood pressure? Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ketorolac are known to raise blood pressure, especially if they’re taken by mouth or injection.
How long can I use ACULAR eye drops?
When do you use Acular eye drops?
These eyedrops contain the drug ketorolac trometamol and are used to treat itchy eyes occurring in the condition called seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. They are also used for the relief of swelling and redness after cataract surgery. Ketorolac trometamol works by decreasing prostaglandin E2 levels in the eye.
Can Acular eye drops cause high blood pressure?
Can ACULAR eye drops be used long term?
This medication is usually for short-term use (2 weeks or less) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Use of ketorolac eye drops for longer than prescribed may increase the risk of very serious side effects of the eye.
When do you use ACULAR eye drops?