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PHENYLEPHRINE; KETOROLAC (fen il EF rin; kee toe ROLE ak) prevents the pupil from getting smaller during an eye procedure. This makes it easier to view the inner eye. It may also be used to treat eye pain and inflammation after a procedure. It is a combination medication that contains an NSAID.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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This medication is only for use in the eye. It is used by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be given to children as young as newborns for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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Interactions are not expected.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medication may affect your vision for a short period of time. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
If this medication make your eyes sensitive to light, wear sunglasses and avoid bright sun or other bright lights.
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This does not apply.
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Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes
-Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-Round red or dark patches on the skin that may itch, burn, and blister
-Sudden eye pain or change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Eye irritation or itching
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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This medication is given in a hospital or clinic. It will not be stored at home.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.
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