Acular LS and Fluorometholone ophthalmic
Determining the interaction of Acular LS and Fluorometholone ophthalmic and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Ask your doctor before using ketorolac ophthalmic together with fluorometholone ophthalmic. Using this combination together can actually slow or delay the healing effects of these medications. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:GENERALLY AVOID: Concomitant use of ophthalmic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and ophthalmic steroids may increase the potential for healing problems, as both can slow or delay healing.
MANAGEMENT: The use of ophthalmic NSAIDs in combination with ophthalmic corticosteroids should be avoided unless benefits outweigh the potential risks.
- "Product Information. Xibrom (bromfenac ophthalmic)." ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Irvine, CA.
- "Product Information. Nevanac (nepafenac ophthalmic)." Alcon Laboratories Inc, Fort Worth, TX.
- "Product Information. Acular (ketorolac)." Allergan Inc, Irvine, CA.
Generic Name: ketorolac ophthalmic
Brand name: Acular, Acular LS, Acuvail, Acular PF
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: fluorometholone ophthalmic
Brand name: Flarex, FML Forte Liquifilm, FML Liquifilm, FML SOP, Fluor-Op, Eflone, FML Forte, FML
Synonyms: Fluorometholone
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Acular LS-Fluorometholone Ophthalmic Suspension
- Acular LS-Fluorouracil
- Acular LS-Fluorouracil (Systemic)
- Acular LS-Fluorouracil injection
- Acular LS-Fluorouracil Intravenous, Injection
- Acular LS-Fluovix
- Fluorometholone ophthalmic-Acular PF
- Fluorometholone ophthalmic-Acunivive 15 Injection System
- Fluorometholone ophthalmic-Acunivive 30 Injection System
- Fluorometholone ophthalmic-Acunivive 60 Injection System
- Fluorometholone ophthalmic-Acunivive 90 Injection System
- Fluorometholone ophthalmic-Acuvail