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Diclofenac Ophthalmic
Indications:
- treatment of post-operative inflammation after cataracts surgery
- cystoid macular edema
- photophobia due to ocular inflammation
Dosage:
- 1 drop QID beginning 24 hours after surgery & continuing for 2 weeks
Solution: ophthalmic 0.1% (5 mL)
Adverse effects:
1) ocular irritation, transient (> 10%)
2) keratitis (1-10%)
3) elevated intraocular pressure (1-10%)
4) uncommon (< 1%)
- blurred vision, change in vision, anterior chamber reaction, ocular allergy, nausea/vomiting, anaphylaxis, increased sweating
5) patients with hdrogel soft contact lenses have experienced ocular irritation
Interactions
drug adverse effects of NSAIDs
monitor with non steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSIADs)
General
diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, Flector patch, Cambia, Pennsaid, Zipsor, Zorvolex)
ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agnet