Acuvail and Alitretinoin

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

Acuvail (ketorolac) ophthalmic solution is used to reduce swelling, pain, and burning or stinging after cataract surgery.

Ketorolac is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Acuvail works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

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

• Generic Name: alitretinoin topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Panretin

Treatment of cutaneous lesions associated with AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma.

Not recommended for treatment of systemic AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma, characterized by ≥10 new lesions in the prior month, symptomatic lymphedema, symptomatic pulmonary Kaposi’s sarcoma, or symptomatic visceral disease.

No clinical experience to date in patients receiving systemic therapy for Kaposi’s sarcoma.