Acular Eye Drops: An Effective Eye Medication

The active constituent, Ketorolac Tromethamine, present in Acular Eye Drops comes under the category of drugs called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). It is a schedule H drug available at local pharmacies and online drugstores. It was patented in 1976 and was approved for therapeutic use in 1989. Acular Eye Drop medication is not safe for use in persons suffering from severe kidney injury. It is a prescription based medication and does not develop an addiction. The chemical formula and molecular weight of the active constituent are C15H13NO3 and 255.27 g/mol respectively. The other uses of Ketorolac include dysmenorrhea, idiopathic pericarditis, etc. The principal action responsible for its anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic properties is the blocking of prostaglandin synthesis. The active constituent, Ketorolac is a non-selective NSAID and it produces its effect by blocking both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, which are usually responsible for conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are the natural substances present in the body that produce symptoms such as pain and inflammation.

• Before using Acular Eye Drop, read all the directions for use given on the prescription leaflet carefully. 
• If you have questions regarding the usage of Acular Eye Drop medicine, call your physician or pharmacist.
• Acular Drops are generally prescribed for a period of two weeks or less.
• Thoroughly wash your hands before using this drug product. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper to eyes or any other surface to avert contamination.
• Acular Eye Drop are to be instilled four times in a day.
• Do not wear contact lenses while using this drug product.

• Acular Eye Drop should only be used after consulting your physician.
• Tell your physician about your entire medical history before using this drug product.
• Avoid using Acular Eye Drop if you are suffering from any kind of allergy or have a history of allergy to active or inactive constituents present in it.
• Also, avoid using this medicine if you are allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs.
• Acular Eye Drop are suitable for use in persons having, eye problems such as dry eyes, bleeding disorders, nasal polyp, asthma, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and asthma.
• Avoid using Acular Eye Drop medication for a long period as it can increase the risk of side effects.

Side effects observed after using Acular Drops medicine are temporary and they diaper once the medicine is eliminated from the body. Notify your physician at once if any of the below-mentioned side effects worsen or last for an extended period of time. 

• Headache 
• Eye redness
• Temporary burning or stinging sensation in eyes

Severe side effects are rarely observed with Acular Drops medicine. Contact your physician right away if you notice any of the following severe side-effects 

• Eye swelling
• Eye Discharge
• Eye pain
• Vision changes
• Bleeding inside the eye

Which drugs cannot be taken with Acular Eye drop?

Acular Eye drop should be used only after consulting your physician. Avoid concurrent use of the following drugs and Acular Eye drop. 

• Methotrexate
• Warfarin
• Corticosteroids
• Antihypertensives

What should be done in the case of Overdose?

• If an overdose is suspected, seek prompt medical assistance or call the poison control center.
• An overdose of Acular Eye Drop medication is generally not life-threatening.

What if a dose of Acular Eye drop is missed?

• The missed dose should be taken as soon as you recollect.
• Skip the missed dose if it already time for the next dose.
• Do not use two doses at a time.