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Bromfenac Ophthalmic

Prolensa, Bromday

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Ophthalmic

Routes

Ophthalmic

Indications

Anterior uveitispost-operative inflammationPost-operative inflammation (cataract surgery)

Mechanism of Action

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory that inhibits cyclooxygenase 1 and 2, reducing prostaglandin synthesis in the eye. Controls pain and inflammation post-operatively.

Side effects & warnings

Once-daily dosing. May delay corneal healing. Use with caution in patients with known bleeding tendencies. Cross-sensitivity with other NSAIDs possible.

Species with Bromfenac Ophthalmic dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×1Weak×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Gelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)Ophthalmic0 mg/kg1 drop affected eye q24hModerateGelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed
Cat (Domestic)Ophthalmic0 mg/kg1 drop affected eye q24hWeakGelatt KN, Veterinary Ophthalmology, 6th Ed

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