Acular
Developed to alleviate ocular inflammation to support vision healing.
Strengths: 0.4%
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Acrovail
- Therapeutic class
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory
- Pharmacological class
NSAID
- Known off-label uses
post-operative ocular pain
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to NSAIDs; history of asthma triggered by aspirin
- Minor side effects
transient stinging; burning
- Moderate side effects
ocular hyperaemia; itchy eyes; blurred vision
- Serious side effects
corneal perforation — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
Ocular use
- Patient summary
Developed to alleviate ocular inflammation to support vision healing.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
AbbVie
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature. Keep bottle tightly closed.
- Age restrictions
Safety data in children under 3 years old is limited.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: consult your doctor. Breastfeeding: caution advised.
Precautions and warnings
may delay healing of corneal wounds; remove soft contact lenses before application
Mechanism of action
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the eye by blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase, thereby reducing pain and inflammation associated with ocular conditions.
Acular
Developed to alleviate ocular inflammation to support vision healing.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Ketorolac
- Listed indication(s): Conjunctivitis, Ocular Inflammation