Ocular pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery: Ophthalmic:
0.1% suspension: Instill 1 drop into affected eye(s) 3 times daily, beginning 1 day prior to surgery, the day of surgery, and through the first 2 weeks of the postoperative period.
0.3% suspension: Instill 1 drop into affected eye(s) once daily, beginning 1 day prior to surgery, the day of surgery, and through the first 2 weeks of the postoperative period. Instill 1 additional drop 30 to 120 minutes prior to surgery.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.
Refer to adult dosing.
Ocular pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery: Ophthalmic: Children ≥10 years and Adolescents: Refer to adult dosing.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.
There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.
The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified.
1% to 10%:
Cardiovascular: Hypertension (≤4%)
Central nervous system: Foreign body sensation of eye (≤10%), headache (≤4%)
Gastrointestinal: Nausea (≤4%), vomiting (≤4%)
Ophthalmic: Decreased visual acuity (≤10%), increased intraocular pressure (≤10%), sticky sensation of eye (≤10%), conjunctival edema (≤5%), corneal edema (≤5%), crusting of eyelid (≤5%), eye discomfort (≤5%), eye pain (≤5%), eye pruritus (≤5%), lacrimation (≤5%), ocular hyperemia (≤5%), photophobia (≤5%), vitreous detachment (≤5%), xerophthalmia (≤5%)
Respiratory: Sinusitis (≤4%)
Hypersensitivity to nepafenac, other NSAIDs, or any component of the formulation
Canadian labeling: Additional contraindications (not in US labeling): Asthma, urticarial, or acute rhinitis precipitated by acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs.
Concerns related to adverse effects:
• Aspirin/NSAID sensitivity: Use with caution in patients with previous sensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid and phenylacetic acid derivatives, including patients who experience bronchospasm, asthma, rhinitis, or urticaria following NSAID or aspirin.
• Keratitis: May cause keratitis; continued use in a patient with keratitis may cause severe corneal adverse reactions, potentially resulting in loss of vision. Immediately discontinue use in patients with evidence of corneal epithelial damage.
Disease-related concerns:
• Bleeding disorders: Use with caution in patients with a predisposition to bleeding (bleeding tendencies or medications which interfere with coagulation).
• Diabetes: Use with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus; may be at risk of corneal adverse events, potentially resulting in loss of vision.
• Ocular disease: Use with caution in patients with complicated ocular surgeries, corneal denervation, corneal epithelial defects, ocular surface disease, or repeat ocular surgeries (within a short timeframe); may be at risk of corneal adverse events, potentially resulting in loss of vision.
• Rheumatoid arthritis: Use with caution in patients with rheumatoid arthritis; may be at risk of corneal adverse events, potentially resulting in loss of vision.
Special populations:
• Surgery patients: May slow/delay healing or prolong bleeding time following surgery. Increased intraocular bleeding (including hyphema) has been reported. To minimize the risk of infection following surgery of both eyes, two separate bottles of eye drops (one for each eye) should be used; instruct patients not to use the same bottle for both eyes.
Other warnings/precautions:
• Contact lenses: May contain benzalkonium chloride which may be absorbed by soft contact lenses; contact lenses should not be worn during treatment.
• Duration of therapy: Use for more than 1 day prior to surgery or for 14 days beyond surgery may increase risk and severity of corneal adverse events.
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product
Suspension, Ophthalmic:
Ilevro: 0.3% (1.7 mL [DSC], 3 mL) [contains benzalkonium chloride, edetate (edta) disodium, propylene glycol]
Nevanac: 0.1% (3 mL) [contains benzalkonium chloride, edetate (edta) disodium]
No
Suspension (Ilevro Ophthalmic)
0.3% (per mL): $152.08
Suspension (Nevanac Ophthalmic)
0.1% (per mL): $131.65
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Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Suspension, Ophthalmic:
Ilevro: 0.3% (3 mL) [contains benzalkonium chloride, edetate (edta) disodium, propylene glycol]
Nevanac: 0.1% (5 mL) [contains benzalkonium chloride, edetate (edta) disodium]
Ophthalmic: For topical ophthalmic use only; shake well prior to use. Remove contact lenses prior to using solutions containing benzalkonium chloride. To avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. May be administered with other eye drops; wait at least 5 minutes before administering other eye drops. To minimize the risk of infection following surgery of both eyes, two separate bottles of eye drops (one for each eye) should be used; do not use the same bottle for both eyes.
Ophthalmic: For topical ophthalmic use only; shake well prior to use. Remove contact lenses prior to using solutions containing benzalkonium chloride. To avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface. May be administered with other eye drops; wait at least 5 minutes before administering other eye drops. To minimize the risk of infection following surgery of both eyes, two separate bottles of eye drops (one for each eye) should be used; do not use the same bottle for both eyes.
Ocular pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery: Treatment of pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery
None known.
Note: Interacting drugs may not be individually listed below if they are part of a group interaction (eg, individual drugs within “CYP3A4 Inducers [Strong]” are NOT listed). For a complete list of drug interactions by individual drug name and detailed management recommendations, use the drug interactions program by clicking on the “Launch drug interactions program” link above.
Anticoagulants: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Ophthalmic) may enhance the anticoagulant effect of Anticoagulants. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Corticosteroids (Ophthalmic): Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Ophthalmic) may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Corticosteroids (Ophthalmic). Healing of ophthalmic tissue during concomitant administration of ophthalmic products may be delayed. Risk C: Monitor therapy
Prostaglandins (Ophthalmic): Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Ophthalmic) may diminish the therapeutic effect of Prostaglandins (Ophthalmic). Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Ophthalmic) may enhance the therapeutic effect of Prostaglandins (Ophthalmic). Risk C: Monitor therapy
Teratogenic events were not observed in animal reproduction studies. Exposure to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs late in pregnancy may lead to premature closure of the ductus arteriosus.
It is not known if nepafenac is excreted in breast milk; the manufacturer recommends that caution be exercised when administering to nursing women.
Nepafenac is a prodrug which once converted to amfenac inhibits prostaglandin synthesis by decreasing the activity of the enzyme, cyclooxygenase, which results in decreased formation of prostaglandin precursors.
Absorption: Low levels (0.2 to 0.5 ng/mL [Nevanac]; 0.6 to 1.6 ng/mL [Ilevro]) of nepafenac and amfenac are detected in the plasma following ophthalmic administration
Metabolism: Hydrolyzed in ocular tissue to amfenac (active)
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