Ketorolac / Phenylephrine Ophthalmic Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 17, 2025.

Applies to ketorolac/phenylephrine ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution.

Precautions

Your eye doctor will check your eyes closely while you are receiving this medicine to make sure it is working properly and is not causing unwanted effects.

This medicine may cause an increase in your blood pressure. Tell your doctor right away if you have blurred vision, dizziness, nervousness, headache, pounding in the ears, or slow or fast heartbeat.

Tell your doctor if you experience a sensitivity to light while receiving this medicine.

Serious side effects

Along with its needed effects, ketorolac/phenylephrine ophthalmic may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking ketorolac / phenylephrine ophthalmic:

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking ketorolac / phenylephrine ophthalmic:

Symptoms of overdose

• fainting
• fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
• fear or nervousness
• headache
• nausea
• vomiting

Other side effects

Some side effects of ketorolac / phenylephrine ophthalmic may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

For healthcare professionals

Applies to ketorolac / phenylephrine ophthalmic: intraocular solution.

Ocular adverse events

• Very common (10% or more): Anterior chamber inflammation (24%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Increased intraocular pressure, posterior capsule opacification, eye irritation, foreign body sensation in the eyes^[Ref]

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Further information

Ketorolac/phenylephrine ophthalmic side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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