The frequency of side effects detected during the studies was evaluated according to the following gradations: very often (> 10%), often (> 1% and <10%), infrequently (> 0.1% and <1%), rarely (> 0.01% and <0.1%).
In clinical studies of the drug Ketadrop® the following side effects are revealed.
From the side of the organ of vision: very often - eye irritation, pain in the eyes, a brief burning sensation, foreign body sensation and blurring of vision; often - congestion hyperemia, superficial keratitis, iritis, eye swelling and (or) century, eye infection; infrequently - an ulcer of the cornea,corneal infiltrate, epiphore, dry eyes, iritis, temporary blurring of vision; rarely - corneal damage (thinning, erosion, rupture of the epithelium or perforation).
From the immune system: often - hypersensitivity reactions, urticaria, rash, itching, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions.
From the respiratory system: the frequency is unknown - bronchospasm, exacerbation of bronchial asthma.
From the nervous system: infrequently - headache.
Systemic reactions: frequency unknown - increased blood pressure (BP), nasal congestion, increased heart rate (HR), as well as prolonged clotting time and increased bleeding of the operated eye with intraocular use of NSAIDs.
Effects of the cornea. The use of local forms of NSAIDs can lead to the development of keratitis. In some sensitive patients, prolonged use of NSAIDs can lead to destruction of the corneal epithelium, thinning of the cornea, development of erosion, ulcers or perforation of the cornea, which can threaten vision. Patients with signs of corneal abnormalities should immediately stop using NSAIDs, including ketorolac, and carry out a thorough monitoring of the condition of the cornea.
Postmarketing experience with the use of NSAIDs indicates that patients with complications after eye surgeries, with corneal denervation, corneal epithelial defects, diabetes mellitus, certain syndromes (eg, dry eye syndrome), rheumatoid arthritis or repeated eye surgery for a short period of time there may be an increased risk of developing corneal side effects that may pose a threat to vision. Care should be taken to use local forms of NSAIDs in these patients.
Postmarketing experience with the use of NSAIDs also indicates that the use of local NSAIDs more than 1 day before surgery or for more than 14 days after surgery may increase the risk of occurrence and severity of corneal side effects.
A cross-over hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid, phenylacetic acid and other NSAIDs is possible. Therefore, caution should be exercised when using ketorolac in patients who have previously shown hypersensitivity to these drugs.