Drug Molecule Info Pain and inflammation related to cataract surgery are often treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They are beneficial in the management of postoperative issues. Nepafenac is an approved NSAID which is indicated in cataract surgery. This article focuses on indications, contraindications and adverse effects of Nepafenac. Nepafenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug mainly used to treat pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery.
It is mostly prescribed one day before or up to two weeks from the cataract surgery. Nepafenac is a prodrug of amfenac, an inhibitor of COX-1 and COX-2 activity. Indication: Indicated in pain and inflammation related to cataract surgery. Contraindication: It is not recommended in the patients who have reported hypersensitivity reactions for the NSAIDs or any ingredients. Mechanism of action: Nepafenac is a…
