About ketorolac trometham ine
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory eye medicine
Used for
- Reduces eye pain and inflammation after cataract surgery
Usual adult dose
One drop in the affected eye twice daily, beginning one day before surgery and continuing for two weeks afterward.
Common side effects
- Eye pain or stinging
- Eye redness
- Blurred vision
- Headache
Important warnings
- May slow healing or increase bleeding risk after eye surgery.
- Avoid touching the bottle tip to the eye or other surfaces.
- Use cautiously with corneal disease, dry eye, or a history of eye problems.
- Stop contact lenses during treatment unless directed otherwise.
Pregnancy
Use only when needed; avoid use late in pregnancy because NSAIDs may harm the fetus.
Breastfeeding
Not well studied; systemic absorption is low, but use should be reviewed with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- Other NSAIDs or aspirin may increase bleeding risk.
- Blood thinners may increase bleeding risk.
- Other eye drops may require spacing doses by at least five minutes.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.