Medications for Cataract
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Cataract.
Found 6 Approved Drugs for Cataract
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Brand Names
Sprix, Toronova, Ketorocaine, Strenza, Toronova SUIK, Acuvail, Acular
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Brand Names
Sprix, Toronova, Ketorocaine, Strenza, Toronova SUIK, Acuvail, Acular
Form: Injection, Spray, Tablet, Kit, Solution
Method of administration: Nasal, Oral, Intravenous, Intramuscular, Ophthalmic, Infiltration, Topical
FDA approval date: December 01, 1992
Classification: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution is indicated for the reduction of ocular pain and burning/stinging following corneal refractive surgery. Ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution is a nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) indicated for the reduction of ocular pain and burning/stinging following corneal refractive surgery. ( 1 )
Omidria
Generic Name
Ketorolac
Omidria
Generic Name
Ketorolac
Form: Injection
Method of administration: Intraocular
FDA approval date: July 01, 2023
Classification: alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist
Omidria ® is added to an ocular irrigating solution used during cataract surgery or intraocular lens replacement and is indicated for maintaining pupil size by preventing intraoperative miosis and reducing postoperative ocular pain. OMIDRIA is an alpha 1-adrenergic receptor agonist and nonselective cyclooxygenase inhibitor indicated for: Maintaining pupil size by preventing intraoperative miosis ( 1 ) Reducing postoperative pain ( 1 ) OMIDRIA is added to an ocular irrigating solution used during cataract surgery or intraocular lens replacement.
Nepafenac
Brand Names
Ilevro, Nevanac
Nepafenac
Brand Names
Ilevro, Nevanac
Form: Suspension
Method of administration: Ophthalmic
FDA approval date: February 23, 2024
Classification: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
ILEVRO ® 0.3% is indicated for the treatment of pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery. ILEVRO ® 0.3% is a nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory prodrug indicated for the treatment of pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery ( 1 ).
Alcaine
Generic Name
Proparacaine
Alcaine
Generic Name
Proparacaine
Form: Solution
Method of administration: Ophthalmic
FDA approval date: October 19, 1973
Classification: Local Anesthetic
Proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated for topical anesthesia in ophthalmic practice. Representative ophthalmic procedures in which the preparation provides good local anesthesia include measurement of intraocular pressure (tonometry), removal of foreign bodies and sutures from the cornea, conjunctival scraping in diagnosis and gonioscopic examination; it is also indicated for use as a topical anesthetic prior to surgical operations such as cataract extraction.
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