Bromfenac-is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Bromfenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) marketed in the US as an ophthalmic solution by ISTA Pharmaceuticals for short-term, local use.

Bromfenac-is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Bromfenac; Xibrom; 2-(2-Amino-3-(4-bromobenzoyl)phenyl)acetic acid; Duract

Bomo, Brosur, Megabrom, Moxluv-Brom, Unibrom

2-[2-amino-3-(4-bromobenzoyl)phenyl]acetic acid

Bromfenac ophthalmic solution lower elevated IOP, vascular permeability, vasodilation and leucocytosis.

Apply one drop of Bromfenac ophthalmic solution, once daily, in the affected eye, one day prior to cataract surgery. 

Prescribed for the treatment of postoperative inflammation of eyes and to lower post-operative ocular pain in cataract patients.

Store away from moisture and heat.

Molecular weight

334.165

Molecular formula

C15H12BrNO3

CAS number

91714-94-2

Precautions

• Bromfenac ophthalmic solution may worsen or delay wound healing.
• Precaution should be taken in asthmatic patients while prescribing bromfenac ophthalmic solution as it may cause serious allergic reactions due to the presence of sodium sulfite.
• Bromfenac ophthalmic solution may impair platelet aggregation and increase bleeding risk in eye tissues.
• Keratitis and Corneal reactions are common in bromfenac ophthalmic solution treatment due to erosion, corneal ulceration, or perforation.