Nepafenac is used to treat macular edema and postoperative ocular inflammation. It is an analgesic and NSAID prodrug which passes through the cornea after ocular application.
Nepafenac is converted to amfenac by ocular hydrolases, that reduces the formation of prostaglandins by blocking cyclooxygenase or prostaglandin H synthase enzyme.
Nepafenac is used in treating the following:
Do not give this drug to people with the following conditions:
Nepafenac may have the following side effects:
Precautions
Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:
Interactions
Nepafenac may interact with the following medicines:
Eye corticosteroid
If you think you have used Nepafenac more than the usual dosage, please seek medical help immediately.
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