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Phenylephrine | Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist |
Ketorolac | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory |
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Trade names | Omidria |
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Routes of administration | Intraocular |
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Phenylephrine/ketorolac, sold under the brand name Omidria, is a combination drug used during cataract surgery [1] or intraocular lens replacement to prevent intraoperative miosis and to reduce postoperative pain. [2] It contains phenylephrine and ketorolac. [2]
It was approved for use in the United States in May 2014, [3] and in the European Union in July 2015. [4]
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