Phenylephrine and Ketorolac Brand Name– Omidria
What is Phenylephrine and Ketorolac
Phenylephrine and ketorolac sterile solution is a combination of an alpha 1-adrenergic receptor agonist (phenylephrine) and a nonselective cyclooxygenase inhibitor (ketorolac).
The solution is added to an ophthalmic irrigation solution and is used during cataract surgery or intraocular lens replacement to maintain pupil size by preventing intraoperative miosis and also assists in reducing post-operative pain.
Indications
- miosis inhibition
- ocular pain
For intraoperative miosis inhibition and reduction of postoperative ocular pain during cataract surgery or intraocular lens replacement
Side Effects
- foreign body sensation
- ocular hypertension
- ocular inflammation
- ocular irritation
Monitoring Parameters
- ophthalmologic exam
Contraindications
- asthma
- breast-feeding
- cardiac disease
- intravenous administration
- labor
- NSAID hypersensitivity
- pregnancy
- salicylate hypersensitivity
Interactions
There are no drug interactions associated with Phenylephrine; Ketorolac products.
