Nepafenac Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Nepafenac may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Nepafenac - for the Consumer

Nepafenac

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Nepafenac:

Dry eye; eye discomfort; eyelid crusting; feeling of having something in the eye; headache; increased tear production; nausea; sensitivity to light; sinus inflammation; sticky sensation in the eye; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in vision; dizziness; eye itching, pain, swelling, or bleeding.

Side Effects by Body System

Ocular

Ocular side effects associated with administration following cataract surgery have included capsular opacity, decreased visual acuity, foreign body sensation, increased intraocular pressure, and sticky sensation in 5% to 10% of patients. Conjunctival edema, corneal edema, dry eye, lid margin crusting, ocular discomfort, ocular hyperemia, ocular pain, ocular pruritus, photophobia, tearing and vitreous detachment have been reported in 1% to 5% of patients. These effects may be a result of the cataract surgical procedure.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included hypertension in 1% to 4% of patients.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea and vomiting in 1% to 4% of patients.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included sinusitis in 1% to 4% of patients.

Other

Other side effects have included headache in 1% to 4% of patients.

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