NSAIDS Flashcards
1
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Generics/Brands
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- Diclofenac sodium (Voltaren) -common
- Ketorolac tromethamine (Acular) -common
- Flurbiprofen sodium (Ocufen)
- Bromfenac (Bromday)
- Bromfenac sodium (Prolensa, Xibrom)
- Nepafenac (Nevanac, ILevro)
2
Q
MOA
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- Low systemic absorption
- Drainage through nasolacrimal duct
3
Q
Indications
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- Pain/inflammation relief pre/post ocular surgery
- Pain relief in corneal abrasion (Ketorolac, Diclofenac)
- Blepharitis
- Allergic conjunctivitis - to decrease itching and conjunctival injection
4
Q
Contraindications
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- Patients with eye infections
- NSAID allergy
- Bromfenac contraindicated with sulfite allergy
5
Q
Warnings/Precautions
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- Delayed healing
- Keratitis (can make it worse)
- Corneal melt (rare)
6
Q
Adverse Reactions
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- Stinging and burning (15%)
- Keratitis (28%)
- Lacrimation (30%)
- Post-op foreign body sensation
- Increased IOP
- Corneal edema, ocular inflammation/irritation, superficial infections, headache, blurred vision, corneal ulcers/infiltrates
