Ketorolac

Ketorolac is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used after eye surgery to treat pain and inflammation. It may also be used for other conditions such as seasonal allergies. This medicine is used generally for short-term treatment only.

Ketorolac should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water to avoid contamination. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. The dropper tip should not come in direct contact with the affected area as there are chances of infection. Wipe off extra liquid.

This medicine is generally safe to use with minimal side effects. However, it may cause a stinging and burning sensation immediately after installation. However, these are temporary and usually resolve on their own. If they d not go away or get worse, consult your doctor.

• Post-operative eye pain and inflammation

Post-operative eye pain and inflammation
Ketorolac belongs to a group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used for short term relief of post- operative eye pain, inflammation, and swelling. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain.

It may be used alone or with other eye drops. Do not use it too often as that can make it less effective. You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ketovue

• Burning sensation
• Stinging sensation

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

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