Journal
EXPERT OPINION ON DRUG METABOLISM & TOXICOLOGY
Volume 4, Issue 4, Pages 507-511Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1517/17425255.4.4.507
Keywords
allergic conjunctivitis; anti-inflammatory; dry eye; ketorolac tromethamine
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Background: Acular LS (ketorolac tromethamine 0.4%) ophthalmic solution, a reformulation of the original Acular (ketorolac tromethamine 0.5%), is indicated for the reduction of ocular pain and burning/stinging following corneal refractive surgery. Objective: This manuscript will review the off-label application of this topical NSAID medication as a treatment for allergic conjunctivitis. Methods: An extensive MedLine search was undertaken to evaluate data on the use of ketorolac for allergic conjunctivitis. Data on both human and animal data were reviewed. Results/conclusions: Studies have demonstrated that ketorolac 0.4% has equivalent efficacy to ketorolac 0.5%. Several studies have demonstrated that ketorolac effectively treats allergic conjunctivitis. Ketorolac 0.4% is effective when used as either monotherapy or as adjunct therapy to steroids.
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