Buy Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml- Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Instructions

Introduction of Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml

Acular 0.5% Eye Drop should be taken as prescribed by your doctor in the dosage and frequency. You have to properly wash your hands with soap and water to eliminate infection. Without touching, hold the dropper close to the eye. Squeeze the dropper gently and put the medicine in the lower eyelid. The dropper tip must not be close with the area infected as contamination is likely to occur. Wipe the excess. Please contact your doctor if your symptoms do not resolve.

How To Use Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml

This medicine is for external use only. Always wash your hands before and after applying eye drops. Tilt your head back and look upwards. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it to avoid contamination. Pull down the lower eyelid to form a pouch. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Whilst keeping the affected eye closed, gently press your finger against the corner of the closed eye (the side where the eye meets the nose) and hold for 1 minute. Wipe off any extra liquid. Wait for 5 minutes before administering another drop into that eye (of the same or different medication) to prevent drops from being washed out of the eye. Ensure to replace and tighten the cap straight after use or discard away any medication for single-use containers.

Brands

Allergan

Active Ingredient

ketorolac

Manufactured by

Allergan Pharmaceuticals

Side Effects

As with all medications, you may experience some side effects. Not everyone experiences it. This is not a cause for concern. However, it is so that you are aware of it.

Many side effects need little medical assistance and simply disappear as the body adapts to the medication. If they continue or if you are concerned about them, contact the doctor. Typically this medication is safe with minor side effects. However in some patients, burning sensations and eye irritation can be seen as side effects. In breastfeeding and nursing mothers, it is potentially dangerous to use.

Drowsiness, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Dry mouth, Thirst, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Increase sweating

Warning Precautions

Alcohol Warning (Not Advisable)

It is not advisable to consume alcohol with any NSAID drug such as Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml as there is an increase chance in stomach bleeding.

Pregnancy Warning (Not Safe)

There are significant risks on fetal development as well as a miscarriage in the early and late pregnancy when Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml and other NSAID drugs were used during pregnancy. It is thus not advisable to use Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding Warning (Not Advisable)

It is not advisable to take Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml during breastfeeding as it is excreted in the breastmilk and due to its potential adverse effects on the nursing infant.

Driving Warning (Not Advisable)

It is not advisable to drive when under Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml treatment due to its potential side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness which can affect the ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney Warning (High Risk)

Dosage adjustment is needed for people with mild renal impairment and contraindicated for patients with moderate to severe renal failure.

Liver Warning (Use With Care)

There is no dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild hepatic impairment but close monitoring and dosage adjustment may be needed in moderate to severe hepatic impairment.

Quick Tips

Acular 0.5% Eye Drop was given by your doctor to treat your infection and alleviate symptoms.
Acular 0.5% Eye Drop should be administered according to the recommended dosage and duration.
Complete the whole course of therapy. Do not miss any doses even if you are feeling better to avoid reoccurence.
May cause temporary visual blurring upon administration. Do not use before driving or perform any activities that require attention.
Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it.
Drop the Acular 0.5% Eye Drop directly into the lower lid and wipe off extra fluid.
Press the inner corner of the eye (near the nose) for approximately 1 minute, immediately after administering
Make sure the tip does not get in contact with any surface or eyes to prevent contamination. Wait at least 5-10 minutes before administering the next drug into the same eye (if needed) to prevent dilution.
Stinging feeling may occur for 1-2 minutes. Contact your doctor if it continues.
If you use soft contact lenses, remove them and wait at least 15 minutes before re-inserting your lenses.
Use Acular 0.5% Eye Drop within 4 weeks after opening the bottle.
Do not abruptly stop Acular 0.5% Eye Drop without first talking to your doctor as it may aggravate your symptoms.

FAQ

Can I take Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml if I am on antihypertensive medication?

Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml may decrease the effectiveness of some antihypertensive medications when given together. This may lead to uncontrolled blood pressure due to failure of antihypertensive therapy. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking antihypertensive medications before starting Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml.

I take Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml for my period pain. However, I also noticed my menstrual bleeding became lighter than usual. Why is that so?

Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml works by reducing hormones called prostaglandins in the lining of your uterus. These hormones can cause heavy periods and period pain. Thus, reduction in prostaglandins will help to ease period pain and at the same time reduce heavy bleeding from periods, but Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml does not reduce the number of days the period lasts.

Can I use Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml if I am on a blood thinning agent?

It is not advisable to use Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml if you are on a blood thinning agent, as this will increase the risk of bleeding. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications that you use, including vitamins and herbal supplements. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

I was precribed with Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml for my gout. Will Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml cure my gout?

Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml is a painkiller and effective in temporarily relieving pain during acute gout attacks. However, it does not cure the gout disease itself. Thus, it is important to consult your doctor regarding appropriate consumption of Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml to prevent overuse or overdose as this will lead to unwanted side effects such as kidney problems and stomach ulcers.

Is Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml safe to help with swelling?

Yes, Acular 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml falls under a group of medications called under non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by inhibiting the formation of chemicals in the body that cause pain and inflammation, thereby reducing symptoms of pain and swelling. It is relatively safe if used according to your doctor's or pharmacist's advice.

References

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2. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 628.Grosser T, Smyth E, FitzGerald GA. Anti-Inflammatory, Antipyretic, and Analgesic Agents; Pharmacotherapy of Gout. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors.

3. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 986.Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors.

4. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 760-62.

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7. Litalien C, Jacqz-Aigrain E. Risks and benefits of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in children: a comparison with paracetamol. Paediatr Drugs. 2001;3(11):817-858. doi:10.2165/00128072-200103110-00004

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