Bromfenac vs. Ketorolac for Eye Pain: Important Differences and Potential Risks.

Bromfenac

Ketorolac

(Toradol)

Summary for Bromfenac

Prescription only

Bromfenac is a prescription eye drop. It helps relieve eye pain and inflammation after adults get cataract surgery. It works as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Bromfenac is available in a few strengths: 0.07% (brand name Prolensa and generic) and 0.09% (generic only). The usual dose is 1 drop in the affected eye once a day, starting the day before surgery and continuing for 2 weeks after surgery. Side effects can include eye pain and blurry vision.

Indications for Bromfenac

Eye pain and eye inflammation after cataract surgery in adults

Pros and Cons for Bromfenac

Pros

Used once a day
Can start to feel pain relief after a day

Cons

Can slow healing for some people
Contains sulfites, which might cause allergic reactions for some people

Common Side Effects for Bromfenac

Blurry vision (up to 8%)
Eye pain (up to 8%)
Feeling like there's something in your eye (up to 8%)
Sensitivity to light (up to 8%)

Warnings for Bromfenac

Allergic reaction
Slower healing
Bleeding in the eye
Problems with the cornea
Remove contact lenses before using bromfenac

Summary for Ketorolac

Prescription only

Ketorolac (Toradol) is a prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It provides pain relief by blocking certain chemicals in your body that cause pain and inflammation. But ketorolac (Toradol) is meant for short-term use only due to the risk for severe side effects, such as heart attack and stomach ulcers. Typically, ketorolac (Toradol) is first given as an injection in a hospital or clinic setting. After that, you'll likely continue treatment with the oral tablets, which are taken every 4 to 6 hours for a maximum of 5 days. Your care team will help you transition to a safer alternative pain medication as soon as possible.

Indications for Ketorolac

Short-term, moderate to severe pain in adults

Pros and Cons for Ketorolac

Pros

Works well to treat short-term pain
Available as tablets and as an injection
Has been shown to work as well as morphine for treating pain due to certain conditions, so might be a good option for people who can't take opioid pain medications

Cons

Not recommended during pregnancy
Might not be the best option if you're 65 years or older, or have kidney, heart, liver, or bleeding problems
Can only use for up to 5 days

Common Side Effects for Ketorolac

The following side effects occurred in at least 10% of people during clinical studies:

Stomach pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Headache

Warnings for Ketorolac

Serious bleeds
Heart attack and stroke
Kidney damage
Don't take with other NSAIDs
Higher risk of serious side effects
High blood pressure and heart failure
Liver damage
Severe allergic reactions

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Summary for Bromfenac

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Warnings for Bromfenac

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Bromfenac

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Common Side Effects for Bromfenac

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