Ophthalmic NSAIDS

Question 1

OPHTHALMIC NSAIDS
–inhibits cyclooxygenase which decreases production of prostaglandins..treats INFLAMMATION

**side effect: keratitis - inflammation of the cornea

Answer 1

diclofenac sodium
ketorelac (Acular, Acuvail)
flurbiprofen (Ocufen)
bromfenac (Prolensa)
nepafenac (Nevanac 0.1%, Ilevro 0.3%)