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    Ketorolac tromethamine, branded as Acular, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve ocular itching from seasonal allergies and reduce inflammation after eye surgery. Common side effects include temporary stinging and burning upon application and eye irritation. Nurses should store the drug away from heat and light in a tightly closed container and protect it from freezing.

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    Ketorolac tromethamine, branded as Acular, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve ocular itching from seasonal allergies and reduce inflammation after eye surgery. Common side effects include temporary stinging and burning upon application and eye irritation. Nurses should store the drug away from heat and light in a tightly closed container and protect it from freezing.

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    Drug Study Drug Indications Side/ Adverse Effects Nursing Considerations

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    Ketorolac tromethamine, branded as Acular, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve ocular itching from seasonal allergies and reduce inflammation after eye surgery. Common side effects include temporary stinging and burning upon application and eye irritation. Nurses should store the drug away from heat and light in a tightly closed container and protect it from freezing.

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    Drug Indications Side/ Adverse Nursing


    Effects Considerations

    Generic Name: Relief of ocular itching due to Transient Store drug away
    Ketorolac seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. stinging and from heat in a dark,
    Prophylaxis and reduction of burning on tightly closed
    Tromethamine inflammation and associated instillation, container and protect
    symptoms after ocular surgery. ocular irritation, from freezing.
    Brand Name: allergic
    Acular reactions,
    superficial
    Classifications: ocular
    NSAID infections,
    superficial
    Dosage: 1 keratitis.
    amp IV q8 for
    severe
    Pain

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