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    • BROMFENAC SODIUM (Generic for PROLENSA)

    • QTY 3
    • 0.07 %
    • Drops

BROMFENAC (BROM fen ak) treats eye pain and inflammation after a procedure. It works by decreasing inflammation. It belongs to a group of medications called NSAIDs.

BROMFENAC SODIUM (Generic for PROLENSA) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Bromfenac Sodium 0.07%, Ophthalmic drops, solution

    • Interaction: High Fat Foods
    • Severity: Major
    • Notes for Consumers: Take Bromfenac on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. If taken with food, higher doses may be needed.
    • Notes for Professionals: Food high in fat decreases the overall bioavailability of bromfenac. Bromfenac administered with high-fat meals causes a 75 percent reduction in bromfenac peak plasma concentrations and a 60 percent reduction in total AUC. In vivo pharmacokinetic studies show that the absorption of bromfenac is greatly reduced if administered with, or up to 3.5 hours after, a high fat meal.

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