Nevan 0.1% Eye Drops - 5 ml

Nevan is a pain relieving medicine. It is used for treatment of pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery. Always wash your hands before using Nevan. Use only the number of drops that your doctor has prescribed and wait for about five minutes between each drop. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back in. You should not touch the tip of the dropper or bottle. This may lead to infection. Use of the medicine may cause eye irritation, burning sensation, blurred vision, and watery or dry eyes. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. You should also tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses of Nevan

• Post-operative eye pain and inflammation

Side effects of Nevan

Common

• Application site irritation

How Nevan works

Nevan is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) in the eye.

Quick Tips

• Your doctor has prescribed Nevan for the relief of post-operative eye pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
• Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
• Usually, a 4 to 6-week course may be necessary.
• Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
• Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
• Notify your doctor if you are on blood thinners or have bleeding problems.
• Use the eye drops within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Brief Description

Indication

Occular pain and inflammation, Cystoid macular edema

Adult Dose

Ophthalmic Prevention & treatment of post-op pain & inflammation 0.1%: Instill 1 drop 3 times daily 1 day prior to cataract surgery and continued on the day of surgery and through the first 2 weeks of the post-operative period. 0.3%: 1 drop once daily beginning 1 day before cataract surgery, on day of surgery, and continue through the first 2 weeks postoperatively; an additional drop should be administered 30-120 minutes before surgery Prevention of post-operative macular oedema in diabetic patients 0.1%: Instill 1 drop 3 times daily 1 day before surgery and continued on the day of surgery and through the first 6 weeks of the post-operative period.

Child Dose

<10 years old: Safety and efficacy not established

Contraindication

Contraindicated in patients with previously demonstrated hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the formulation or to other NSAIDs.

Mode of Action

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory prodrug, converted to amfenac which putatively inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis.

Precaution

Nepafenac should be used with caution in patients with known bleeding tendencies or who are receiving medications which may prolong bleeding time. Lactation: use caution

Side Effect

1-10% Capsular opacity,Decr visual acuity,Foreign body sensation,Increased IOP,Sticky sensation,Conjunctival edema,Corneal edema,Dry eye,Headache,HTN,Lid margin crusting,N/V,Ocular discomfort,Ocular hyperemia,Ocular pain,Ocular pruritus,Photophobia.Tearing,Vitreous detachment

Interaction

Topical NSAIDs & corticosteroids. May increase the risk of haemorrhage w/ drugs that prolong bleeding time.