Names and pronunciation
(brom′fen-ak) BromSite, Prolensa, Xibrom
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Drug reference
(brom′fen-ak) BromSite, Prolensa, Xibrom
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Func. class.: Antiinflammatory (ophthalmic)
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USES: To reduce pain and inflamma- tion after cataract surgery
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CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hyper- sensitivity to this product, sulfites, NSAIDs, salicylates Precautions: Bleeding disorders, com- plicated ocular surgery, corneal dener- vation, diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, dry eye syndrome, pregnancy, breastfeeding Do not administer while wearing contact B lenses
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES • Adult: Instill 1 drop into affected eye twice daily (0.07%), daily (0.09%) begin- ning 24 hr prior to cataract surgery, contin- ued on the day of surgery and through the first 14 days of the postoperative period
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Available forms: Opthalmic solution 0.07%, 0.075%, 0.09% HIGH ALERT
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• Adult: Instill 1 drop into affected eye twice daily (0.07%), daily (0.09%) begin- ning 24 hr prior to cataract surgery, contin- ued on the day of surgery and through the first 14 days of the postoperative period
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