Prolensa ophthalmic

Generic name: Bromfenac (ophthalmic)
Drug class: Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents

Usage of Prolensa ophthalmic

Prolensa is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Prolensa (for the eyes) is used to treat swelling and pain caused by cataract surgery.

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

Prolensa ophthalmic side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Prolensa may cause serious side effects. Stop using Prolensa and call your doctor at once if you have:

any change in your vision;

slow healing after your eye surgery;

eye redness or bleeding;

eye pain or swelling; or

severe eye discomfort, increased tears, crusting or drainage.

Common side effects of Prolensa may include:

increased sensitivity of your eyes to light;

mild eye irritation, or feeling like something is in your eye;

headache; or

seeing flashes of light or "floaters" in your vision.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Prolensa ophthalmic

You should not use Prolensa if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

asthma or sulfite allergy;

diabetes;

rheumatoid arthritis;

dry eye syndrome;

an allergy to aspirin or other NSAIDs;

a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder; or

more than one eye surgery in a short period of time.

If you are pregnant, you should not use Prolensa unless your doctor tells you to. Using an NSAID during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy can cause serious heart or kidney problems in the unborn baby and possible complications with your pregnancy.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Relate drugs

How to use Prolensa ophthalmic

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medication for more than the number of days your doctor has recommended. Using an NSAID eye drop too long can increase your risk of serious side effects that may damage your vision.

Do not use Prolensa while wearing contact lenses. This medicine may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 10 minutes after using Prolensa before putting in your contact lenses.

The Prolensa brand of bromfenac ophthalmic is usually given as 1 drop in each affected eye once daily for 14 days.

The Bromsite brand of bromfenac ophthalmic is usually given as 1 drop in each affected eye twice daily for 14 days.

Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed.

Wash your hands before using eye medication.

To apply the eye drops: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.

Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.

Do not use the eye drops if the liquid has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

What other drugs will affect Prolensa ophthalmic

Medicine used in the eyes is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Drugslib.com is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. Drugslib.com information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Drugslib.com does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Drugslib.com's drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. Drugslib.com's drug information is an informational resource designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. Drugslib.com does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Drugslib.com provides. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.