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Bromsite Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Bromfenac 0.075%; oph soln; contains benzalkonium chloride.
Pharmacological Class
NSAID.
How Supplied
Soln—5mL
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Bromsite Indications
Indications
Post-operative inflammation and prevention of ocular pain following cataract surgery.
Bromsite Dosage and Administration
Adult
≥18yrs: 1 drop in affected eye twice daily starting 1 day before surgery, continued on day of surgery, and for 14 days post-op. May be given with other topical ophthalmics (eg, alpha-agonists, beta-blockers, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, cycloplegics, mydriatics); administer at least 5 mins apart.
Children
<18yrs: not established.
Bromsite Contraindications
Not Applicable
Bromsite Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Bromsite Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Bleeding tendencies. May slow or delay wound healing. Potential for cross-sensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid, phenylacetic acid derivatives, other NSAIDs. Complicated/repeat ocular surgeries. Corneal defects/denervation. Ocular surface diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis. Diabetes. Monitor cornea; discontinue if corneal epithelial breakdown occurs. Risk of corneal adverse events may be increased if used >24hrs before surgery, or beyond 14-days post-op. Contact lenses (remove during therapy). Pregnancy: avoid during late pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Bromsite Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Bromsite Interactions
Interactions
Concomitant topical NSAIDs and corticosteroids may potentiate healing problems. Caution with concomitant drugs that prolong bleeding time.
Bromsite Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Anterior chamber inflammation, headache, vitreous floaters, iritis, eye pain, ocular hypertension; keratitis, corneal reactions (eg, epithelial breakdown, thinning, erosion, ulceration/perforation).
Bromsite Clinical Trials
See Literature
Bromsite Note
Not Applicable
Bromsite Patient Counseling
See Literature
