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About Nepapix Eye Drop

NEPAFENAC belongs to a group of medicines known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), mainly suggested to relieve eye irritation, pain, and redness after a cataract eye surgery. This medicine is also indicated to reduce the risk of macular oedema, swelling in the back of the eye after cataract surgery in patients dealing with diabetes. Patients often experience redness, itchiness, inflammation, in their eyes for a week, and these symptoms will disappear after a few weeks. Macular oedema is an eye condition that can even cause permanent loss of vision and occurs when blood vessels present in the retina's light-sensitive part, the eye gets leaked.

NEPAFENAC consists of Nepafenac, which blocks the action of prostaglandin H synthase (cyclooxygenase), which is an enzyme required for prostaglandin. These prostaglandins are responsible for causing pain, redness, inflammation in the eyes, so blocking prostaglandins it provides relief in painful eye conditions.

Uses of Nepapix Eye Drop

Eye pain and inflammation after cataract surgery

Medicinal Benefits of Nepapix Eye Drop

NEPAFENAC comes into the category of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to prevent and relieve the pain and inflammation after eye surgery (cataract). It is also used to reduce the risk of macular oedema after cataract eye surgery. NEPAFENAC consists of Nepafenac. NEPAFENAC block the action of prostaglandin H synthase (cyclooxygenase), which is an enzyme required for prostaglandin. These prostaglandins are responsible for causing pain, redness, inflammation in the eyes, so blocking prostaglandins provides relief in these conditions.            
 

Directions for Use

NEPAFENAC should be applied in the affected eye directly starting from the first day of cataract surgery that needs to be continued on the day and after the surgery. Use this medicine `as suggested by the doctor after removing the contact lenses and wait or at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before putting the contact lenses back in the eyes. This medicine can only be used for 14 days or unless suggested by the doctor. To apply this drug, tilt your head back and then slightly make a small eye pocket in the eye. Then after one can look up and gently squeeze out a drop without touching the eye.

Side Effects of Nepapix Eye Drop

Along with desired effects, NEPAFENAC may cause some undesirable effects that may pass with time as eyes are adjusting to a new medication. The more common side effects include blurred vision, change in vision, and decrease in vision. Consult with the doctor if you notice any side effects that include loss of vision, eye pain, itching of the eye, and swelling or redness of the eye. 

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

A person is not allowed to use NEPAFENAC if they are allergic to it as it may cause unwanted reactions in their eyes.  Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if have dry eye syndrome, arthritis,  diabetes, or a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder such as hemophilia. The use of NEPAFENAC is restricted not for longer than 14 days after the surgical procedure unless recommended by the doctor. This is an FDA pregnancy category C drug that is not known whether harm an unborn baby so it is best to consult with a doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 NEPAFENAC may interact with some medications like blood thinners (warfarin), antiplatelet medications (clopidogrel), corticosteroid drugs (prednisone), other eye medications (corticosteroid eye drops). Tell your doctor before using these medicines.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 NEPAFENAC is not used in patients who are dealing with diabetes, dry eye syndrome, an allergy to any other eye drops, arthritis, a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder, such as haemophilia.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

One should avoid consuming alcohol as it is unknown this drug interacts with alcohol or not.

PREGNANCY

During pregnancy, NEPAFENAC can only be used when prescribed during the first 6 months by the doctor. This medicine can not be used during the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may harm to a fetus.

BREAST FEEDING

NEPAFENAC can only be used in breastfeeding women if suggested by the doctor as it is unknown whether this drug passes into breast milk.

DRIVING

NEPAFENAC may cause blurred vision, so one should avoid driving after using this medicine.

LIVER

NEPAFENAC is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor.

KIDNEY

NEPAFENAC is safe to use if prescribed by the doctor.