Bromfenac
About
Bromfenac belongs to a class of pain killers called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to reduce eye inflammation after cataract surgery in adults. Eye inflammation after cataract surgery is a common condition in which eyes become swollen and red.
Bromfenac contains Bromfenac which works by inhibiting the release of certain natural substances such as prostaglandins in the eye that cause pain and swelling. Thereby, helps in relieving eye pain and swelling after cataract surgery.
Use Bromfenac as prescribed. Bromfenac is only for use in the eyes. Do not swallow or inject Bromfenac. Your doctor will advise you on how many drops to instill based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience mild eye irritation, headache, seeing floaters or flashes of light before the eyes, or increased sensitivity of the eyes to light. Most of these side effects of Bromfenac do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Bromfenac or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Bromfenac is not recommended for children. You are not advised to use Bromfenac if you are pregnant, especially in the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Bromfenac as it may cause discoloration of the soft contact lens. You are advised to maintain a 5 minutes time gap between using Bromfenac and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container's tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Bromfenac and cause eye infections. If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, bleeding problems, dry eyes, or cornea problems, before taking Bromfenac.
Uses of Bromfenac
Medicinal Benefits
Bromfenac contains Bromfenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain reliever) used to reduce eye inflammation after cataract surgery in adults. Bromfenac works by inhibiting the release of certain natural substances such as prostaglandins in the eye that cause pain and swelling. Thereby, helps in relieving eye pain and swelling after cataract surgery.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Bromfenac
- Mild eye irritation
- Headache
- Seeing floaters or flashes of light before the eyes
- Increased sensitivity of eyes to light
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Bromfenac or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Bromfenac is not recommended for children. You are not advised to use Bromfenac if you are pregnant, especially in the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may harm an unborn baby. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Bromfenac as it may cause discoloration of the soft contact lens. You are advised to maintain a 5 minutes time gap between using Bromfenac and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Bromfenac and cause eye infections. If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, bleeding problems, dry eyes, or cornea problems, contact the doctor before taking Bromfenac.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug- Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, bleeding problems, dry eyes, or cornea problems, inform your doctor before using Bromfenac.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of alcohol with Bromfenac is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Bromfenac.
Pregnancy
cautionBromfenac is a Category C pregnancy drug, so it is not recommended for use during pregnancy in the last 3 months as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant so that Bromfenac is prescribed only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
Breast Feeding
safe if prescribedBromfenac may be safe to use in breastfeeding mothers if it is prescribed by a doctor.
Driving
cautionBromfenac may cause blurred vision for a short time immediately after using Bromfenac. So, drive only when your vision is clear after taking Bromfenac.
Liver
safe if prescribedIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Bromfenac in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.
Kidney
safe if prescribedIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Bromfenac in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Children
unsafeBromfenac is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat Omega-3 fatty acids-rich foods such as sardines, mackerel, tuna, salmon, trout, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements.
- Cut down your coffee intake as it may increase pressure in the eye and replace coffee with green tea.
- Maintain a diet rich in antioxidants such as dark-green leafy vegetables, whole grains, citrus fruits, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, etc.
- Avoid consumption of processed foods such as high-fat meats, sugary foods, dairy products, and fast foods as they may increase inflammation.
Special Advise
- Avoid wearing contact lenses while using Bromfenac as it may cause discoloration of soft contact lenses.
- Don't rub your eyes for at least 1 month after cataract surgery.
- Don't use tap water for washing eyes for at least 1 week after cataract surgery.
- Wear sunglasses for bright light for at least 1 year.
- If you have signs of vision loss, pain in the eye even after using painkillers, light flashes in front of your eyes, nausea, vomiting, or excessive coughing immediately contact your eye surgeon.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cataract surgery is done to remove the natural lens of the eye that has become cloudy and replace it with an artificial lens to restore clear eyesight. Eye inflammation may occur in some patients after cataract surgery due to disruption of the blood-aqueous barrier, which causes the release of certain inflammatory mediators such as leukotrienes and prostaglandins. The pain, swelling and redness of the eye is normal after cataract surgery and is treated using topical corticosteroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
FAQs
Bromfenac contains Bromfenac that prevents the release of certain natural substances such as prostaglandins in the eye that cause pain and swelling. Thereby, helps in relieving eye pain and swelling after cataract surgery.
You are recommended to wash your hands first and tilt your head back and gently pull the lower eyelid downwards. Then, press the bottom of the bottle gently by holding it upside down to instil one drop into the affected eye without touching the tip of the bottle to the eye or surrounding areas to avoid contamination. Finally, replace the cap tightly after use.
You are not recommended to wear contact lenses while using Bromfenac as it contains benzalkonium chloride, a preservative that changes the colour of the contact lens as it may be absorbed by a soft contact lens. Benzalkonium chloride also causes irritation in the eye especially if you have disorders of the cornea (transparent layer at the front of the eye) or dry eyes. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before applying Bromfenac and reinsert after 15 minutes of using Bromfenac. Also, inform your doctor if you experience pain, stinging or abnormal sensation in the eye after using Bromfenac.
You are recommended to maintain a minimum of 10-15 minutes time gap between using Bromfenac and other eye drops. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Bromfenac.
Bromfenac may cause temporary blurred vision. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating heavy machinery.
You are not recommended to stop using Bromfenac without consulting your doctor as it may rarely flare-up inflammatory response such as retina swelling. Therefore, use Bromfenac for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Bromfenac, please consult your doctor.
