Phenylephrine/Ketorolac (Into the eye)
kee-toe-ROLE-ak, fen-il-EF-rin
Used during eye surgery to prevent constriction of the pupils and to reduce pain afterwards.
Drug classes
Mydriatic-Cycloplegic, Ophthalmologic Agent (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Ketorolac and phenylephrine ophthalmic solution is combined with an eye irrigation solution used during cataract surgery or intraocular lens replacement. This is to maintain pupil size by preventing intraoperative miosis (pupil constriction) and to reduce pain after eye surgery.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your eye doctor.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Solution
Your eye doctor will give you this medicine in a hospital. This medicine is placed into your eye along with other medicines.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive this medicine if you had an allergic reaction to ketorolac or phenylephrine.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma or an allergy to aspirin or NSAIDs.
This medicine may raise the blood pressure.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Red, sore eyes
Vision changes
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Feeling of having something in the eye
Sensitivity to light
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Omidria
There may be other brand names for this medicine.