Xirom Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Bromfenac Na

Indications/Uses

Post-op inflammation & pain associated w/ cataract extraction; pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (CME); external or anterior ocular inflammatory diseases eg, blepharitis, conjunctivitis & scleritis. Prevention of miosis in cataract surgery.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Usual dose: 1 drop bd. Post-op inflammation associated w/ cataract extraction 1 drop bd 24 hr after cataract surgery & continued to 1st 2 wk of post-op period. Pseudophakic CME 1 drop bd for 3 mth. Prevention of miosis in cataract surgery Instill 1 hr prior to surgery, continued every 30 min. Others 1 drop bd.

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Complicated ocular surgeries, corneal denervation, corneal epithelial defects, DM, ocular surface diseases (eg, dry eye syndrome), RA or short-period repeat ocular surgeries may be at increased risk for sight threatening corneal adverse events. Patients w/ known bleeding tendencies or are receiving other medications that may prolong bleeding time. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Abnormal sensation in eye; conjunctival hyperemia, irritation (including burning/stinging), pain, pruritus, redness; headache & iritis.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Ophthalmic Decongestants, Anesthetics, Anti-Inflammatories

ATC Classification

S01BC11 - bromfenac ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory agents. Used in the treatment of inflammation of the eye.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Xirom eye drops 0.9 mg/mL

Packing/Price

10 mL x 1's;5 mL x 1's

Xirom

Manufacturer:

Aristopharma

Distributor:

KTZ