Bromfenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for ophthalmic use. Ophthalmic NSAIDs are becoming a cornerstone for the management of ocular pain and inflammation. Their well-characterized anti-inflammatory activity, analgesic property, and established safety record have also made NSAIDs an important tool for optimizing surgical outcomes. Non-ophthalmic formulations of bromfenac were withdrawn in the US in 1998 due to cases of severe liver toxicity.[L43942,T239]
Synonyms
[2-Amino-3-(4-bromo-benzoyl)-phenyl]-acetic acid
Bromfenaco
Bromfenac sodium
2-amino-3-(4-bromobenzoyl)benzeneacetic acid
Bromfenacum
Bromfenac
Brand Names
Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution
Bromday
Pred-Gati-Brom
Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.07%
Xibrom
Prolensa
Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09%
Bromsite 0.075%
Pred Phos-Gati-Brom
Bromfenac 0.075%
Bromfenac Sodium
Auro-bromfenac
Pred Phos - Brom
Eugia-bromfenac
Apo-bromfenac
Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.09%
Pred-Brom
Yellox
Bromfenac
Indication
For the treatment of postoperative inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract extraction.
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