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Acuvail Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Ketorolac tromethamine 0.45%; oph soln; preservative-free.
Pharmacological Class
NSAID.
How Supplied
Single-use vials (0.4mL)—30
Manufacturer
Acuvail Indications
Indications
Ocular pain and inflammation after cataract surgery.
Acuvail Dosage and Administration
Adult
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
Not established.
Acuvail Contraindications
Not Applicable
Acuvail Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Acuvail Warnings/Precautions
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 Pharmacokinetics
Elimination
Renal.
Acuvail Interactions
Interactions
Concomitant topical steroids may increase potential for healing problems.
Acuvail Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Increased intraocular pressure, conjunctival hyperemia and/or hemorrhage, corneal edema, ocular pain, headache, tearing, blurred vision; keratitis, increased ocular bleeding (including hyphemas).
Acuvail Clinical Trials
See Literature
Acuvail Note
Not Applicable
Acuvail Patient Counseling
See Literature
