Nevan TS 0.3% (Ophthalmic Suspension)
5 ml drop: ৳ 250.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Nepafenac |
Company | Aristopharma ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of post-operative ocular pain and inflammation including cataract surgery
- Inhibition of surgery induced miosis
- Prevention of post-operative cystoid macular edema (CME)
Pharmacology
- Nepafenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory prodrug (NSAID)
- Converted to Amfenac, a potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- Thought to inhibit the action of cyclooxygenase enzyme
Dosage & Administration
- Instill 1 drop 3 times daily 1 day prior to cataract surgery and continued on the day of surgery and through the first 2 weeks of the post-operative period
- Instill 1 drop 3 times daily 1 day before surgery & on the day of surgery for surgery induced miosis
- Instill 1 drop 3 times daily 1 day before surgery and continued on the day of surgery and through the first 6 weeks of the post-operative period for prevention of post-operative CME
- Instill 1 drop once daily 1 day prior to cataract surgery and continued on the day of surgery and through the first 2 weeks of the post-operative period for 0.3% suspension
- An additional drop should be administered 30 to 120 minutes prior to surgery for 0.3% suspension
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the formulation
Side Effects
- Foreign body sensation
- Lid margin crusting
- Ocular discomfort
- Ocular hyperemia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use in pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
- Caution when administered to a nursing mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with known bleeding tendencies or who are receiving medications which may prolong bleeding time
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in children below 18 years of age not established
- No overall differences in safety or effectiveness observed between elderly and younger patients
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs
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