Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Forms:
Eye drops
Administration:
Instilled into the eye
Therapeutic Uses:
Pain and inflammation after cataract surgery, corneal refractive surgery, or other complicated ocular surgeries
Temporary relief of itchy eyes due to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Ketorolac Drug Class
Ketorolac (kee-toe-role-ak) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Ketorolac Age Range
Ketorolac is approved for use in adults to control pain and inflammation after eye surgery. It is also approved for use in adults and children 2 years of age and older to relieve eye itching caused by seasonal allergies. The use of ketorolac ophthalmic in children under the age of 2 years must be determined by a doctor.
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