| Nevanac (U.S.N.L.M.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dosing | tid on the day of surgery, 1 day before, and 2 weeks after. | |
| Chem Specs | nepafenac suspension 0.1% | |
| Quantities | 3ml | |
| Cost | 344.46 | |
| Class | Prodrug of amfenac a COX inhibitor NSAID | |
| Action | Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. | |
| Usage | Indicated for the treatment of pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery. | |
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| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the formula or to other NSAIDs. | |
| Pediatric use | age 10 | |
| Pregnancy | Prostaglandin biosynthesis inhibitors harm the fetal cardiovascular system. | |
| Warnings include increase Bleeding Time, delayed healing, and keratitis. | ||
| Ilevro® now more commonly used. | ||