Acular LS and Lapatinib

• 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: lapatinib
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tykerb

Lapatinib is used to treat advanced hormone-related breast cancer that has progressed or spread after treatment with other cancer medicines.

Lapatinib is used for this condition only if your tumor tests positive for a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). HER2 protein can speed the growth of cancer cells.

In postmenopausal women, lapatinib is given in combination with a hormonal medicine called letrozole (Femara). In others, lapatinib is given together with a cancer medicine called capecitabine (Xeloda).

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