Nevanac Opthalmic Suspension 5 ml belongs to a group of medicines known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), mainly suggested to relieve eye irritation, pain, and redness after a cataract eye surgery. Read more
Eye pain and inflammation after cataract surgery
Nevanac Opthalmic Suspension 5 ml comes into the category of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to prevent and relieve the pain and inflammation after eye surgery (cataract). It is also used to reduce the risk of macular oedema after cataract eye surgery. Nevanac Opthalmic Suspension 5 ml consists of Nepafenac. Nevanac Opthalmic Suspension 5 ml block the action of prostaglandin H synthase (cyclooxygenase), which is an enzyme required for prostaglandin. These prostaglandins are responsible for causing pain, redness, inflammation in the eyes, so blocking prostaglandins provides relief in these conditions.
A person is not allowed to use Nevanac Opthalmic Suspension 5 ml if they are allergic to it as it may cause unwanted reactions in their eyes. Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if have dry eye syndrome, arthritis, diabetes, or a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder such as hemophilia. The use of Nevanac Opthalmic Suspension 5 ml is restricted not for longer than 14 days after the surgical procedure unless recommended by the doctor. This is an FDA pregnancy category C drug that is not known whether harm an unborn baby so it is best to consult with a doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Nevanac Opthalmic Suspension 5 ml may interact with some medications like blood thinners (warfarin), antiplatelet medications (clopidogrel), corticosteroid drugs (prednisone), other eye medications (corticosteroid eye drops). Tell your doctor before using these medicines.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction reported
Drug-Disease Interaction: Nevanac Opthalmic Suspension 5 ml is not used in patients who are dealing with diabetes, dry eye syndrome, an allergy to any other eye drops, arthritis, a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder, such as hemophilia.
One should avoid consuming alcohol as it is unknown this drug interacts with alcohol or not.
During pregnancy, Nevanac Opthalmic Suspension 5 ml can only be used when prescribed during the first 6 months by the doctor. This medicine can not be used during the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may harm to a fetus.
Nevanac Opthalmic Suspension 5 ml can only be used in breastfeeding women if suggested by the doctor as it is unknown whether this drug passes into breast milk.
Nevanac Opthalmic Suspension 5 ml may cause blurred vision, so one should avoid driving after using this medicine.
Nevanac Opthalmic Suspension 5 ml is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor.
Nevanac Opthalmic Suspension 5 ml is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor.
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