Generic name: ketorolac (ophthalmic route) [ kee-toe-ROLE-ak-troe-METH-a-meen ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 1, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Acular
- Acular LS
- Acular PF
- Acuvail
In Canada
- Apo-Ketorolac
- Ratio-Ketorolac
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Ophthalmologic Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Ketorolac
Chemical Class: Ketorolac
Uses for Ratio-Ketorolac
Ketorolac eye drops is used to treat itching caused by seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (an allergy that occurs at only certain times of the year). It is also used to treat pain, burning, and inflammation of the eye following cataract surgery or corneal refractive surgery. This medicine is a topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Ratio-Ketorolac
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of Acular LS® eye drops in children younger than 3 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of Acular® eye drops in children younger than 2 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems ...
