bromfenac (Duract, Xibrom)

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Introduction

Tradenames: Duract. FDA approved in 1997. Withdrawn from US market in 1998[2]. Ophthalmic agent: (Xibrom), FDA approved 2005

Indications

post-operative inflammation & eye pain

Dosage

25 mg PO every 6-8 hours for no more than 10 days

Tabs: 25 mg

Adverse effects

* reason for US market withdrawal

More general terms

References

  1. Tarascon Pharmacopoeia, Tarascon Publishing, Loma Linda CA, 1998
  2. 2.0 2.1 Fresno Bee, Dec. 2000
  3. Prescriber's Letter 13(2): 2006 Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=220215&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com

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