ophthalmic NSAIDs Flashcards
0
Q
why are ophthalmic NSAIDs used for inhibition of intraoperative miosis?
A
prostaglandins released during surgery cause miosis and may interfere with surgery
1
Q
ophthalmic NSAIDs (6)
A
-as a class ind. for allergic conjunctivitis, inflammation following ocular surgery, and inhibition of intraoperative miosis
-also inhibit prostaglandin synthesis
-side effect: burn the eyes
Ocufen
Voltaren Ophthalmic
Bromday
Nevanac
Acular
Acuvail
2
Q
Ocufen
A
flurbiprofen
-ophthalmic NSAID
3
Q
Voltaren Ophthalmic
A
diclofenac sodium
-ophthalmic NSAID
4
Q
Bromday
A
bromfenac
-ophthalmic NSAID
5
Q
Nevanac
A
nepafenac
-ophthalmic NSAID
6
Q
Acular, Acuvail
A
ketorolac
-ophthalmic NSAID
