Bromfenac WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Bromfenac
Bromfenac, also sold under brand name Xibrom, is a non-steroid anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) ophthalmic solution.1 It is used to reduce ocular pain and reduce inflammation after cataract extraction.2 It is sold as a prescription and manufactured by ISTA Pharmaceuticals.3
Fast Facts:
- Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories recalled Duract from the market on June 22, 1998.4
- FDA Pregnancy Category C.5
- All topical NSAIDs may slow down or delay healing after procedures.5
- Common side effects: eye irritation, eye pain, headache, sensitivity to light, tearing and throbbing pain.6
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What is Bromfenac?
- RxList: Xibrom (Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution) - Drug Description
- Wikpedia: Bromfenac
- DailyMed: Xibrom (Bromfenac Sodium) Solution - Description
What are the Uses for Bromfenac?
- RxList: Xibrom (Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution) - Indications & Dosage
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Bromfenac (Oral) - Uses | Bromfenac (Oral) - Other Uses
- Daily Med: Xibrom (Bromfenac Sodium) Solution - Indications & Usage
What are the Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Bromfenac?
- RxList: Xibrom (Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution) - Side Effects & Drug Interactions | Xibrom (Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution) - Warnings & Precautions
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Bromfenac (Oral) - Side Effects | Bromfenac (Oral) - Precautions | Bromfenac (Oral) - Drug Interactions
- Daily Med: Xibrom (Bromfenac Sodium) Solution - Adverse Reactions | Xibrom (Bromfenac Sodium) Solution - Precautions | Xibrom (Bromfenac Sodium) Solution - Warnings
What are the Alternatives to Bromfenac?
- Organized Wisdom: Ibuprofen
- Organized Wisdom: Aspirin
- Organized Wisdom: Acetaminophen
- Organized Wisdom: Dexamethasone
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Bromfenac?
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: About Herbs - Kudzu
- rVita: Pain And Hynotherapy | Eye Disorder Overview
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Bromfenac
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists: Bromfenac Approved to Treat Cataract-Surgery Inflammation (June 28, 2005)
- WebMD: Rezulin Recall: Fast-Moving FDA Hits A New Speed Bump (March 22, 2000)
Clinical Trials for Bromfenac
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Bromfenac Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Bromfenac Clinical Trials
Controversy and Lawsuits about Bromfenac
- eMedicine: Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity
- ADrugRecall: Defective Drug - Duract (Bromfenac Oral)
Abuse of Bromfenac
- RxList: Xibrom (Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution) - Side Effects & Drug Interactions Overdosage & Contraindications
- First DataBank (via MedicineNet): Bromfenac (Oral) - Drug Overdose
- Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Bromfenac (Ophthalmic) - What Happens If I Overdose?
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Bromfenac
- PubMed Central: Bromfenac Articles
- JAMA: Archives Of Bromfenac Articles
- Google Scholar: Recent Articles On Bromfenac
Research Notes References
- ↑ Wikpedia: Bromfenac
- ↑ Gold Standard (via DrugDigest): Drugs & Vitamins - Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution
- ↑ ISTA Pharmaceuticals (via FDA): Xibrom (Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution)
- ↑ U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA): Letter From Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories For Duract
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 DailyMed: Xibrom (Bromfenac Sodium) Solution - Precautions
- ↑ Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Bromfenac (Ophthalmic Route)
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