ExoticRx · exoticrx.com/drugs/nepafenac-ophthalmic
US brand names:Nevanac
NSAID prodrug converted to amfenac by intraocular hydrolases. Inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 in ocular tissues, reducing prostaglandin-mediated inflammation and pain.
Shake well before use. May delay corneal healing. Avoid with corneal ulcers. Used perioperatively and for uveitis. Less corneal toxicity than some older NSAIDs.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | Avoid with corneal ulcers | q8-12h | Moderate | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1415 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.1415' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.1388; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.1388. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| Cat (Domestic) | TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | See the cited source for the printed regimen | q8-12h | Extrapolated | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1415 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.1415' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.1388; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.1388. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, |
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