Acuvail

Generic name:ketorolac ophthalmic [ KEE-toe-ROLE-ak ]
Brand names: Acular, Acular LS, Acular PF, Acuvail
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 20, 2020.

What is Acuvail?

Acuvail ophthalmic solution is used to reduce swelling, pain, and burning or stinging after cataract surgery.

Ketorolac is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Acuvail works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Acuvail may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Acuvail if you are allergic to ketorolac or other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).

Before using Acuvail, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any medications, or if you have a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder, diabetes, arthritis, glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, or if you have had other recent eye surgeries.

Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin).

Use Acuvail exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Using the medication for longer than prescribed may increase the risk of serious side effects on your eyes.

While you are using Acuvail, do not wear any contact lens that has not been approved by your doctor. Do not use any other eye medications unless your doctor has prescribed them.

Before using Acuvail

You should not use Acuvail if you are allergic to ketorolac or other NSAIDs.

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use Acuvail:

• a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder;

• diabetes;

• arthritis;

• glaucoma;

• dry eye syndrome; or

• if you have had other recent eye surgeries.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Acuvail is harmful to an unborn baby. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether ketorolac passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Acuvail without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use Acuvail?

Use Acuvail exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Acuvail is usually given 24 hours before cataract surger...