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Compare Ilevro vs. Bromfenac

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  • Ilevro (nepafenac)
    Bromfenac
  • Ilevro (nepafenac)
    Bromfenac

  • Summary of Ilevro vs. Bromfenac

    Summary for NSAID
    Prescription only

    Ilevro, also known by its generic name nepafenac 0.3%, is an eye drop medication that adults and children can use to relieve pain and inflammation after cataract surgery. This medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The Ilevro (nepafenac) eye drop is placed in the eye(s) once per day, typically for up to 2 weeks after the surgery. Possible side effects include cloudiness in the eye and changes in vision.

    Summary for NSAID
    Prescription only

    Bromfenac, also known by its brand names Prolensa and BromSite, is an eye drop medication. It's a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves eye pain and inflammation after cataract surgery. This medication is approved for adults only. The dosage is typically 1 drop into the affected eye once or twice per day, depending on the strength of the eye drop you have. Side effects are typically related to the eye and can include eye pain and blurry vision.

  • Indications of Ilevro vs. Bromfenac

    Indications for
    •Relief of eye pain and inflammation after cataract removal surgery for people ages 10 years and older
    Indications for
    •Eye pain and eye inflammation after cataract surgery in adults

  • Pros and Cons of Ilevro vs. Bromfenac

    Pros and Const for NSAID
    Pros
    •Works well to lower pain and inflammation after 2 weeks of treatment for most people
    •Used just once daily
    •Can use for children as young as 10 years old
    Cons
    •Not for treating inflammation due to other types of eye surgeries or allergies
    •Might slow the healing process from surgery
    •No lower-cost generic available; brand name only
    Pros and Const for NSAID
    Pros
    •Can start to feel pain relief after a day
    •Used once or twice per day, depending on eye drop strength
    Cons
    •Can slow down healing and raise the risk for bleeding in the eye
    •Some strengths contain sulfites, so might not be good option for people who are allergic to sulfite

  • Common Side Effects of Ilevro vs. Bromfenac

    Common Side Effects for
    •Cloudiness in the eye (up to 10%)
    •Worse vision (up to 10%)
    •Feeling like there's something in your eye (up to 10%)
    •High eye pressure (up to 10%)
    •Eyes feel sticky (up to 10%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Blurry vision (up to 8%)
    •Sensitivity to light (up to 8%)
    •Eye pain (up to 8%)
    •Feeling like there's something in your eye (up to 8%)
    •Inflammation in the front part (anterior chamber) of the eye (up to 8%)

  • Warnings of Ilevro vs. Bromfenac

    Common Side Effects for
    •Bleeding
    •Slower healing
    •Cornea problems
    •Take off contact lenses before placing medication in eye
    Common Side Effects for
    •Allergic reaction
    •Slower healing
    •Bleeding in the eye
    •Problems in the cornea
    •Don't wear contact lenses when placing bromfenac drops into the eye

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