Bromfenac
After Eye Surgery, the Precise Relief by Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution
Bromfenac is a powerful Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) designed for use on the eye. Any form of cataract surgery-induced inflammation and pain are managed according to the highest standards when this drug is used. By acting directly on enzymes catalyzing swelling, Bromfenac provides for less painful and swifter return to normalcy after the procedure.
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Drug category
Topical NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory)
Common strengths
0.07%, 0.075%, or 0.09%
Typical schedule
Once or twice per day as distributed by the brand
Child-safe?
No, owing to lack of evidentiary support on the count of safety
Usage Tips From Doctors in a Word
Preparation: Thoroughly rinse your hands with soapy water.
The Pocket Method: Lean your head back, while using your hand to gently pull down your lower eyelids and create a pocket.
Instillation: Holding the dropper kept away from the eye, ensure the dropper touches neither the eye nor lashes. Squeeze one drop into the pocket.
The Tear Duct Trick: Shut both eyes and press against the corner nearest your nose for at least a minute for the medicine not to get drained with gravity down into your mouth.
Cleanliness: No rinsing except that you replace the cap immediately after using it.
Safety & Warning
Sulfite Allergy: Many Bromfenac brands carry sodium sulfite. If you know well that you are allergic to sulfites, then asthma, talk to your doctor before your first dose to see if it’s all right to use it.
Slow Healing: Bromfenac being an NSAID, it can slow down the healing of the eye surface if not used for its duration specified.
Protection for Lenses: Benzalkonium Chloride, the preservative, might be absorbed by soft contact lenses from these drops, leading to their discoloration or causing irritation. Therefore, remove your contact lenses when using these drops and wait for 15 minutes before you reassume their use.
Disease Risks: Be cautious about this drug if you have a record of some bleeding disorder or if being treated with other known blood thinners like warfarin.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How soon do I begin to notice any relief with Bromfenac?
The response to Bromfenac within 24 hours would be a lessening of the majority of the eye pain and/or “foreign body sensation,” even though a few days of consistent use may be necessary for the full anti-inflammatory effect to begin.
2. My vision gets blurry right after I put them in; is this a thing?
Yes. It is normal to have temporary blurred vision for some minutes immediately after applying the drops. Abstain from driving or using mechanical equipment until your vision returns for normal.
3. Can I use Bromfenac with other eye drops?
Yes, but allow time for 5-10 minutes between different medications. Always insert any eye drops before any eye ointments to make sure that liquid absorption is enabled.
4. What I do if I missed a dose?
It is necessary that if you have missed a dose you apply it as soon as you remember, but abandon that missed dose if your next scheduled dose is near. Do not try to make up for the missed drop with two consecutive drops.
5. How do I keep the bottle once it has been opened?
Please store the bottle at room temperature or below 25 °C in darkness, keeping away from moisture. More importantly, discard after 4 weeks of being opened even if something is still left in the bottle, as the dropper tip’s contamination with bacteria is inevitable.
