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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Acular

Acular has 12 Side Effects total
10 are Life Threatening
0 Occur Most Frequently

Uses of Acular
 
Acular is also known by the generic name Ketorolac


USES:
This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling.


Acular has 10 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Contact Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acular
Critical Seriousness - Erosion of the Cornea of the Eye - Corneal Erosion is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acular
Critical Seriousness - Eye Hemorrhage - Ocular Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acular
Critical Seriousness - Eye Irritation - Ocular Irritation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acular
Critical Seriousness - Eye Itching - Ocular Itching is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acular
Critical Seriousness - Fluid Accumulation in Cornea of the Eye causing Swelling - Corneal Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acular
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Cornea of the Eye - Keratitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acular
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acular
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acular
Critical Seriousness - Red Eyes - Ocular Redness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Acular

Acular has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 

Acular Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Acular has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Acular has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Acular has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Acular has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Acular has 8 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Acular.

Acular Ophthalmic Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Contraindication Warnings 

Blood Coagulation Disorder - Blood Clotting Disorder is a contraindication of Acular.

Corneal Degeneration - Deterioration of the Cornea of the Eye is a contraindication of Acular.

Corneal Erosion - Erosion of the Cornea of the Eye is a contraindication of Acular.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Acular.

Disorder of Cornea - Disease of the Cornea of the Eye is a contraindication of Acular.

Dry Eye is a contraindication of Acular.

Hemophilia is a contraindication of Acular.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a contraindication of Acular.

Acular has 13 related brands and strengths:
 
Acular 0.5 % Eye Drops

Acular Ls 0.4 % Eye Drops

Acuvail 0.45 % Eye Dropperette

Ketorolac 0.4 % Eye Drops

Ketorolac 0.45 % Eye Dropperette

Ketorolac 0.5 % Eye Drops

Ketorolac 10 Mg Tab

Ketorolac 15 Mg/Ml Injection

Ketorolac 15 Mg/Ml Injection, Cartridge

Ketorolac 30 Mg/Ml (1 Ml) Injection

Ketorolac 30 Mg/Ml Injection

Ketorolac 30 Mg/Ml Injection, Cartridge

Ketorolac 60 Mg/2 Ml Im

Acular - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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