Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml
About Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml
Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml belongs to the ophthalmic eye medications primarily used to treat post-operative eye pain and inflammation. The eye is a very fragile organ and requires extreme care before, during and after a surgical procedure to minimize or prevent further damage. It causes some conditions like pain, redness, and swelling associated with surgeries of the eyes.
Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml contains two medicines: Gatifloxacin and Ketorolac. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing bacterial cell division and cell repair. Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is a painkiller. It works by blocking the release of several chemical messengers that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and pain in the eye. Together it relieves pain and inflammation.
Take Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. You may experience common side effects like eye irritation, watery eyes, and a burning sensation. Most of these side effects of Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Please do not use Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml without consulting your doctor if you have asthma, bleeding disorders and allergic reactions to Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml and its components. Avoid touching the dropper with bare hands or taking it closer to the eyelids while administering drops since it contaminates the dropper tip and solution. It is advised to check with your doctor before using Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml due to the increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Do not use Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml in case of blurred vision or using any contact lens.
Uses of Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml
Medicinal Benefits
Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml contains two medicines: Gatifloxacin and Ketorolac belong to the ophthalmic eye medications primarily used to treat post-operative eye pain and inflammation. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing bacterial cell division and cell repair. Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is a painkiller. It works by blocking the release of several chemical messengers that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and pain in the eye. Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml is also used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections.
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Side Effects of Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml
Watery eyes
Burning sensation
Stinging
Blurred vision
Headache
Eye discharge
Eye irritation
Drug Warnings
Please do not use Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml without consulting a doctor, if you have asthma, bleeding disorders and allergic reactions to Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml and its components. Avoid touching the dropper with bare hands or taking it closer to the eyelids while administering drops since it contaminates the dropper tip and solution. It is advised to check with your doctor before using Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml. Do not use Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml in case of blurred vision or using any contact lens. Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml is not recommended for use in patients less than 3 years of age.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml may interact with blood thinner medications (reteplase, warfarin, enoxaparin) and corticosteroid medications (prednisolone, dexamethasone).
Drug-Food Interactions: Consumption of alcohol while using Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Hence avoid or limit the intake of alcohol.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of eye infection, bleeding disorders, asthma and allergic reactions to Ketomar Ophthalmic Solution 5 ml and its components.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Post-Operative ocular inflammation: Post-operative ocular inflammation occurs after eye surgery, also known as ocular surgery. The eye is a very fragile organ and requires extreme care before, during and after a surgical procedure to minimize or prevent further damage. It causes some conditions like pain, redness, and swelling associated with surgeries of the eyes.