Winop 0.5% (Eye Drops)
Manufactured by: Acme Laboratories Ltd.
Ketorolac Tromethamine 0.5% Eye prep Similar medicine
Winop 0.5% is indicated for
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Postoperative eye inflammation
- Cystoid macular oedema
Precautions and warnings
Elderly, patients weighing
Side-effects
- The most frequent adverse events reported with the use of Ketorolac Tromethamine eye drops have been transient stinging
- burning on instillation. Other less frequent adverse events include allergic reactions
- corneal edema
- iritis
- ocular inflammation
- ocular irritation
- superficial keratitis
- superficial ocular infections. Other adverse events reported rarely with the use of Ketorolac Tromethamine ophthalmic solutions included: corneal infiltrates
- corneal ulcer
- eye dryness
- headaches
- and visual disturbance (blurry vision).
Drug Interactions
This medicine may make blood pressure drugs like ACE inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers less effective. There is a higher risk of kidney problems if it's taken with ACE inhibitors or water pills (diuretics). Taking it with aspirin or other painkillers like NSAIDs may cause more side effects. Mixing it with certain other medicines—such as fluoxetine, thiothixene, or alprazolam—can cause hallucinations.
Serious Risks: There’s a higher chance of dangerous stomach bleeding if you take it with warfarin. It can also raise the risk of harmful effects from methotrexate or lithium. Taking it with probenecid can increase how much of the medicine stays in your body.
Contraindications
Ketorolac Tromethamine should not be used in people who are allergic to NSAIDs or any ingredients in the medication. It is also not safe for those who have a history of asthma, nasal polyps, swelling caused by allergies (angioedema), stomach ulcers or bleeding, or any bleeding problems.
Mode of actions
Ketorolac works by blocking the cyclooxygenase enzyme, which reduces the production of prostaglandins.
Dosage & Administration
Ophth Ocular itching As 0.5% soln: Instill 1 drop 4 times/day.
Post-op eye inflammation As 0.5% soln: Instill 1 drop 4 times/day for 2 wk, starting 24 hr after surgery for 2 wk.
Cystoid macular oedema As 0.5% soln: Instill 1-2 drops 6-8 hrly starting 24 hr before surgery, continue for 3-4 wk after surgery.
Pain and photophobia after incisional refractive surgery As 0.5% soln: Instill 1 drop 4 times/day for up to 3 days after surgery.
The recommended dose of eye drop is one drop four times a day for relief of ocular itching due to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.
Pregnancy & Lactation
This medicine is not allowed during pregnancy. Do not use it if you are pregnant. It can be absorbed through the skin and lungs caused can damage your unborn child’s organs and cause congenital disabilities. Strict effective birth control during treatment and for six months after stopping this medicine. If you do become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and discuss your doctor right away.
There is no specific information on whether this medicine passes into breast milk or not. Considering the possible risks for the children, breastfeeding while using this medicine is not recommended and at least two weeks after the last dose. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Pack Size & Price
5 ml drop Price : ৳80
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