Uses of Ketorolac+Moxifloxacin

The combination of Ketorolac+Moxifloxacin is used to treat and prevent eye inflammation and infection. It helps in reducing eye pain, redness, itching and burning/stinging sensation following eye surgery (such as cataract surgery or corneal refractive surgery).

Therapeutic Category

Ketorolac: Analgesics

Moxifloxacin: Antibiotics

How Ketorolac+Moxifloxacin works

Ketorolac is a pain-relieving medication. It blocks the release of certain chemicals in the body (such as prostaglandins) that causes inflammation, redness and swelling. When applied topically on the eyes, it reduces eye redness, soreness, pain, itching and swelling.

Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic. When applied topically on the eyes, it kills the susceptible bacteria that causes eye infection. Together they reduce eye inflammation and pain and prevent the risk of eye infections.

Common side effects of Ketorolac+Moxifloxacin

• burning sensation following application
• mild eye pain, itching, redness or irritation
• swelling of the eyes or eyelids
• dry eyes
• headache
• increased pressure in the eye
• blurred and/or diminished vision

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, throat, tongue causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
• severe eye pain, redness, irritation and vision changes
• severe skin reactions causing skin rashes, with red-target spots or circular patches on the skin, blistering and peeling of skin with fever

Health Tips for Ketorolac+Moxifloxacin

• Use Ketorolac+Moxifloxacin exactly as instructed by your physician. Misuse or overuse of this medicine may lead to unwanted side effects
• If there is no improvement in your condition even after using this medicine for 7 days, consult your doctor for advice
• If you wear soft contact lenses, remove the lens before applying Ketorolac + Moxifloxacin eye drops or eye ointment and wait for at least 15 minutes before reinsertion
• Along with the treatment, avoid straining your eyes by looking at mobile phones, laptops or television. Wear protective eyeglasses while going outdoors
• Before using Ketorolac+Moxifloxacin, inform your doctor if you have severe viral or fungal eye infections
• You must also inform your doctor if you have been treated with a steroid medicine recently, or have dry eyes, diabetes, stomach ulcers or joint pain as a precaution
• Do not use Ketorolac+Moxifloxacin without consulting your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding