Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin

Uses	Eye inflammation
Therapy	Ocular Analgesic And Antibiotic
Side Effects	Headache, eye irritation, eye pain, increase in tears

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Molecule Description

Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin is used to reduce inflammation of the eye after eye surgery. It contains a combination of ketorolac and gatifloxacin as its active ingredients. Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin is meant for ocular (eye) use and should be used externally only. Do not ingest this medicine. Avoid touching the dropper with your hands or with your eye. This eye drop should not be used in children under 3 years of age. Use this medicine exactly as recommended by your doctor. Do not use this medicine on your own.

Uses

Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin is used for the reduction of eye inflammation after eye surgery.

Contraindications

When should one not use Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin

If you are allergic to ketorolac, gatifloxacin, or any other ingredient of Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin.
If you are allergic to any other quinolones (ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin) or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (aspirin, ibuprofen). If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Eye irritation
Eye pain
Increase in tears

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

There is limited information on the effect of Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin in pregnancy. This eye drop should be used in pregnancy only if recommended by your doctor after assessing the need and the risk.

Breast Feeding

No information is available if Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin passes into human breast milk. This eye drop may be used in breastfeeding women if recommended by the doctor.

Driving

Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin may cause blurring of vision which may alter your ability to drive. It is suggested that you do not drive until you can see clearly again.

Alcohol

There is limited information available regarding the interaction of alcohol with Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin. Ask your doctor for advice on alcohol intake along with Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You develop symptoms of an allergy-like itching, tearing, blurred vision, burning sensation, swollen eyelids after using this medicine.
You observe bleeding of the eye or accumulation of blood in the eye.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin contains ketorolac and gatifloxacin as its active ingredients.
Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine that blocks an enzyme called cyclo-oxygenase in the body that is responsible for pain and inflammation.
Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic that inhibits certain chemicals in the bacteria essential for bacterial growth and reproduction. The inhibition of these chemicals causes the death of the bacteria that cause infection.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Since Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin is to be used externally, it is less likely to interact with other medicines. However, consult your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating many other health conditions.

Dosage

Overdose

As Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin is meant for external application, cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital. If you have instilled an extra quantity of the eye drop than recommended, wipe out the excess medicine with a clean tissue or cotton.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed instilling a dose of Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin, instil it as soon as possible. Do not over-apply this medicine to compensate for the missed instillation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

It is recommended to remove your contact lenses before using this medicine. Ask your doctor for further advice on the use of contact lenses along with Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin.

It is suggested that you inform your doctor about any other medicines, including non-prescription medicines that you are using. Your doctor will suggest whether you can use these eye drops along with your other eye medicines. If they cannot be used together, your doctor will suggest an alternative. However, do not use this medicine on your own without consulting your doctor first.

No, Ketorolac+Gatifloxacin is not a steroid. It is a combination of an antibiotic (gatifloxacin) and anti-inflammatory medicine (ketorolac).

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