ketorolac/phenylephrine ophthalmic (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:Omidria

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

ketorolac/phenylephrine

sterile opthalmic solution concentrate

  • 0.3%/1%

Cataracts & Intraocular Lens Replacement Surgery

Concentrated sterile ophthalmic solution is added to standard irrigation solution that is used in cataract and other lens-replacement surgery and is delivered directly into the anterior chamber of the eye to maintain mydriasis, to prevent surgically induced miosis, and to reduce postoperative pain and irritation

Dilute 4 mL in 500 mL ophthalmic irrigating solution

Use irrigation solution as needed for the surgical procedure

Dosage Forms & Strengths

ketorolac/phenylephrine

sterile ophthalmic solution concentrate

  • 0.3%/1%

Cataracts & Intraocular Lens Replacement Surgery

Concentrated sterile ophthalmic solution is added to standard irrigation solution that is used in cataract and other lens-replacement surgery and is delivered directly into the anterior chamber of the eye to maintain mydriasis, to prevent surgically induced miosis, and to reduce postoperative pain and irritation

Safety and effectiveness have been established in the pediatric population from neonates to adolescents (birth to <17 years)

Dilute 4 mL in 500 mL ophthalmic irrigating solution

Use irrigation solution as needed for the surgical procedure

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Adverse Effects

>10%

Anterior chamber inflammation (24%)

1-10%

Increased intraocular pressure (4%)

Posterior capsule opacification (4%)

Eye irritation (2%)

Foreign body sensation in eyes (2%)

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Warnings

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Cautions

Systemic exposure of phenylephrine can cause elevations in blood pressure

Potential for cross-sensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid, phenylacetic acid derivatives, and other NSAIDs

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Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy

No available data on ketorolac/phenylephrine ophthalmic use in pregnant women or animals to inform any drug associated risks

No well-controlled animal reproduction studies have been conducted with ketorolac/phenylephrine or phenylephrine

Ketorolac

  • Oral administration of ketorolac to rats during late gestation produced dystocia and increased pup mortality at a dose 740-times the plasma exposure at the recommended human ophthalmic dose [RHOD]
  • Since human systemic exposure to ketorolac/phenylephrine ophthalmic following a lens replacement procedure is low, the applicability of animal findings to the risk of ketorolac/phenylephrine ophthalmic in humans during pregnancy is unclear
  • Weigh the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus prior to use during pregnancy
  • Premature closure of the ductus arteriosus in the fetus has occurred with third trimester use of oral and injectable; avoid use during last trimester

Lactation

Data are not available on the presence of ketorolac/phenylephrine in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production

Systemic exposure to ketorolac/phenylephrine ophthalmic, following a lens replacement procedure is low

Pregnancy Categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

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Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Ketorolac: Anti-inflammatory; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID); inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 which results in decreased tissue concentrations of prostaglandins to reduce pain caused by surgical trauma

Phenylephrine: α1-adrenergic receptor agonist; acts as a mydriatic agent by contracting the radial muscle of the iris

Absorption

Phenylephrine plasma concentration, during the first 2 hr after initiation of treatment: 1.2-1.4 ng/mL

Ketorolac plasma concentrations, during the first 8 hr after the initiation of treatment: 1.0 to 4.2 ng/mL

Peak ketorolac concentration, at 24 hr after the initiation: 15 ng/mL

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Administration

Intraocular Administration

Intraocular use only

Dilute 4 mL of ketorolac/phenylephrine ophthalmic is with 500 mL of ocular irrigating solution

Irrigation solution is to be used as needed for the surgical procedure for a single patient

Do not use if solution appears cloudy or contains particulate matter

Storage

Diluted product: Store at room temperature for up to 4 hr or refrigerate for up to 24 hr

Vials: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); protect from light

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