Nepafenac eye drops
General English name: Nepafenac eye drops
Brand: Nevanac
Application: Before and after eye surgery - Inflammation control
Unhealthy drug forms
Ophthalmic eye drops pharmacological information
Amount and method of taking opaque eye drops
Contraindications to the use of opaque eye drops
Consumption of opaque eye drops during pregnancy and lactation
The effect of opaque eye drops on driving and working with machines
Drug Interactions Opaque eye drops
Special warnings and precautions when taking opaque eye drops
Side effects of opaque eye drops
Excessive use of opaque eye drops (drug poisoning)
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Unhealthy drug forms
eye drop
Ophthalmic eye drops pharmacological information
Ophthalmic eye drops belong to a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which help relieve eye pain and swelling after cataract surgery. This drop also reduces the risk of cataracts.
Amount and method of taking opaque eye drops
- Carefully read the package leaflet before starting treatment with opaque drops. This brochure will help you to get comprehensive information about the drug and its possible side effects.
- Pay attention to your doctor's prescription for taking opaque eye drops.
- If you are prescribed another eye drop, take 10 minutes between each eye drop.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before using the drops.
- Open the bottle cap.
- Be careful that the tip of the dropper does not touch the surface of your eye.
- Turn your head back slightly and pull your lower eyelid down, bring the eye drop close to your eye, and squeeze a drop of the drug into your eye by squeezing the bottle.
- Gently press the corner of your eye with your thumb for 3-5 minutes and keep your eye closed until the medicine enters your eye.
- If you have been told to use the drops on both eyes, repeat the process for the other eye.
- Close the lid of the eye drops.
Contraindications to the use of opaque eye drops
Pay attention to the expiration date of the opaque eye drop and do not take it if the medicine in your hand has expired.
Never prescribe opaque eye drops to another person, even if you have the same symptoms.
Check for drug interactions with opaque eye drops, and if you are using a drug that interacts with this drug, talk to your doctor about using your medications.
Consumption of opaque eye drops during pregnancy and lactation
Use of this drug during pregnancy and lactation should be done in emergencies and with a doctor's diagnosis.
The effect of opaque eye drops on driving and working with machines
Blurred eye drops may blur your vision, be sure to be fully conscious and alert before driving or operating machinery.
Drug Interactions Opaque eye drops
Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. A list of all drops and medications (including prescription / over-the-counter medications and herbal products (especially antiplatelet drugs (eg, clopidogrel)), other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (eg, aspirin) Prepare ibuprofen, a blood thinner (for example, warfarin, heparin, and other eye medications you are taking) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.
If your doctor prescribes low-dose aspirin (usually 325-81 mg per day) for specific medical reasons to prevent a stroke or heart attack, you should continue to take it unless your doctor tells you to stop. Give aspirin. Consult your pharmacist for more details.
Special warnings and precautions when taking opaque eye drops
Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best to let your doctor know the following before taking the medicine:
- If your body bleeds easily.
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- If you have an eye infection.
- If you have rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes.
- If you are taking certain medications. These medicines include all the medicines available, whether you are prescribed them or taking them without a doctor's prescription, such as herbal medicines and complementary medicines.
- If you have a history of an allergic reaction to a drug. Especially if you have a history of allergies to NSAIDs such as naproxen, diclofenac, ibuprofen or aspirin.
Side effects of opaque eye drops
All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away shortly after taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:
Blurred vision, burning or redness of the eyes: These symptoms are usually mild and transient after using eye drops.
Tears
Dry eyes
Headache
Eye sensitivity to light
Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel are unpleasant due to the use of eye drops.
Excessive use of opaque eye drops (drug poisoning)
Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
If you feel that someone has a drug poisoning and you have symptoms such as shortness of breath or fainting (fainting), call the emergency room right away.
Storage conditions of opaque eye drops
Keep the medicine out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.
Eye drops can be stored only four weeks after the first time you open the bottle. Do not use if the eye drop bottle has been open for more than this time, even if the solution remains.