Generic name:nepafenac ophthalmic [ ne-PA-fan-ak-off-THAL-mik ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents
What is Nevanac?
Nevanac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It reduces pain and inflammation in the eyes.
Nevanac is used to reduce pain and swelling after cataract surgery.
Nevanac may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use Nevanac if you are allergic to nepafenac.
Before using Nevanac, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any other eye drops, or if you have diabetes, dry eye syndrome, arthritis, or a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder, such as hemophilia.
Do not use Nevanac for longer than 14 days after your surgery unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not use this medication while wearing contact lenses. Nevanac may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before putting in your contact lenses.
Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.
Before using Nevanac
You should not use Nevanac if you are allergic to nepafenac.
To make sure Nevanac is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
diabetes;
dry eye syndrome;
an allergy to any other eye drops;
arthritis; or
a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder, such as hemophilia.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Nevanac will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether nepafenac passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
