Acular LS and Afinitor

• Generic Name: ketorolac ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Acular, Acular LS, Acuvail, Acular PF

Ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Acular LS (for the eye) is used to relieve eye itching caused by seasonal allergies.

Acular LS is also used to reduce swelling, pain, and burning or stinging after cataract surgery or corneal refractive surgery.

Acular LS may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: everolimus
• Dosage Forms: tablet, tablet for oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Afinitor, Afinitor Disperz, Zortress

Afinitor (everolimus) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their spread in the body.

Afinitor is used to treat certain types of kidney cancer, breast cancer, or brain tumor. It is also used to treat certain types of advanced or progressive tumors of the stomach, intestines, or pancreas.

Afinitor is also used to treat certain types of seizures or non-cancerous (benign) tumors of the brain or kidney in people with a genetic condition called tuberous sclerosis complex.

This medication guide provides information about the Afinitor brand of everolimus. Zortress is another brand of everolimus used to prevent organ rejection after a kidney transplant.