Nevanac

Chronic Pain, Inflammation, Cataract Surgery

Treatment

5 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Nevanac

What is Nevanac

Nepafenac

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Nepafenac is a prescription eye drop used to reduce pain and inflammation caused by cataract surgery. It is a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Nevanac

is the brand name

Nevanac Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Nevanac

Nepafenac

2005

5

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Nepafenac, also known as Nevanac, is approved by the FDA for 5 uses like Pain and Inflammation .

Pain

Helps manage Pain

Inflammation

Helps manage Inflammation

Chronic Pain

Helps manage Pain

Cataract Surgery

Helps manage Cataract Surgery

Inflammation

Helps manage Inflammation

Effectiveness

How Nevanac Affects Patients

When nepafenac ophthalmic suspension was given three times a day, small levels of nepafenac and amfenac were found in most patients two and three hours after taking the dose. On average, the highest level of nepafenac was 0.310 ng/ml, while the highest level of amfenac was 0.422 ng/ml.

How Nevanac works in the body

Nepafenac is a medication that is used to reduce inflammation in the cornea. It is a prodrug, meaning when it enters the body it converts into a more active form. This form, called amfenac, is an NSAID that stops the activity of two enzymes that cause inflammation.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested amount of Nevanac is subject to the diagnosed affliction, including Inflammation, Cataract Surgery and Chronic Pain. The measure of dosage is contingent upon the technique of delivery (e.g. Suspension / drops or Ophthalmic) specified in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Chronic Pain

, 1.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %

Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, , Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic

Cataract Surgery

, 1.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %

Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, , Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic

Inflammation

, 1.0 mg/mL, 3.0 mg/mL, 0.3 %, 0.1 %

Suspension / drops - Ophthalmic, , Ophthalmic, Suspension / drops, Suspension, Suspension - Ophthalmic

Warnings

Nevanac Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Nevanac.

Common Nevanac Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Valproic acid

Minor

The protein binding of Valproic acid can be decreased when combined with Nepafenac.

Acemetacin

Moderate

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Nepafenac is combined with Acemetacin.

Acetylsalicylic acid

Moderate

The therapeutic efficacy of Acetylsalicylic acid can be decreased when used in combination with Nepafenac.

Alclofenac

Moderate

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Nepafenac is combined with Alclofenac.

Alminoprofen

Moderate

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Nepafenac is combined with Alminoprofen.

Nevanac Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can increase the risk of bleeding in the eye when used before certain surgeries. This can lead to a build-up of blood in the eye, known as a hyphema.

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Nevanac Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Nevanac?

357 active trials are currently analyzing the efficacy of Nevanac in mitigating Inflammation, Chronic Pain and providing relief during Cataract Surgery.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Inflammation

58 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4

Chronic Pain

130 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 1

Cataract Surgery

3 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 4

Nevanac Reviews: What are patients saying about Nevanac?

5

Patient Review

3/14/2009

Nevanac for Postoperative Pain in Eye

surgeons only recommend this as an anti-inflammatory. Unfortunately, it caused decreased vision and the sensation of something in my eye after my cataract surgery.

5

Patient Review

7/24/2009

Nevanac for Inflammation of the Eye Following Surgery

There's a bit of initial burning, but it's nothing compared to the relief it provides.

5

Patient Review

10/12/2011

Nevanac for Inflammation of the Eye Following Surgery

Nevanac was really helpful for me after cataract surgery. Whenever I felt any pain or discomfort in my eye, it would go away within minutes. My vision is now perfect.

4.3

Patient Review

11/11/2009

Nevanac for Postoperative Pain in Eye

These eye drops have been a godsend since my surgery.

3.3

Patient Review

5/8/2015

Nevanac for Inflammation of the Eye Following Surgery

Nevanac is a great medication, but the bottle design is very difficult to use. It's hard to get just one drop out, and you have to squeeze so hard that you might end up with several drops. This is especially difficult for seniors who are using this medication. Please help fix the bottle problem.

3.3

Patient Review

5/17/2009

Nevanac for Inflammation of the Eye Following Surgery

I had cataract surgery eight weeks ago and laser surgery two weeks ago. I was put on these drops to help with a post-operative infection and irritation, and so far they've been working well.

3.3

Patient Review

4/9/2009

Nevanac for Inflammation of the Eye Following Surgery

I took this before and after my surgery. I experienced zero pain, which was really amazing and unexpected.

3

Patient Review

6/18/2013

Nevanac for Inflammation of the Eye Following Surgery

The thickness of this cream makes it difficult to apply directly to the eye. It's also tough to get out of the bottle and takes a while to come out. I have arthritis in my fingers, which made it even more difficult to use. Despite all of that, it's been effective and my ophthalmologist has ordered me to continue using it every day.

3

Patient Review

3/17/2020

Nevanac for Inflammation of the Eye Following Surgery

The design of this bottle is very difficult to use, especially for those with arthritis or other conditions that cause weakness in the hands. It took me two weeks to get all the drops out of one bottle. I'm glad my pharmacist was able to sell me another, but I wonder if the manufacturer is happy that people are running out early because of poor design.

3

Patient Review

3/16/2010

Nevanac for Osteoporosis

This treatment really helped me. I'm grateful for modern medicine.

3

Patient Review

5/23/2010

Nevanac for Inflammation of the Eye Following Surgery

I started taking this medication before my cataract surgery, along with vigamox. Now, I use Nevanac, Vigamox, and Durezol drops three times a day in my right eye post-op. It's going well so far, but I have been feeling nauseous after using the drops. I'm not sure if it's the Nevanac specifically or the combination of all three that's causing problems. If anyone else has experienced similar side effects from Nevanac, please let me know.

2.3

Patient Review

7/15/2011

Nevanac for Postoperative Pain in Eye

After a partial transplant and cataract surgery, I realized that this medication (which I later learned was an NSAID) caused severe stomach upset. By the time I discovered that this medication was the culprit, I was practically bedridden! It is extremely expensive!!

1.7

Patient Review

3/4/2009

Nevanac for Inflammation of the Eye Following Surgery

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Patient Q&A Section about nevanac

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

When do you use Nevanac eye drops?

"Use Nevanac once every 8 hours for three days leading up to cataract surgery. Surgery day is included, and you should use it for two weeks after the surgery as well."

Answered by AI

What is Nevanac used for?

"This medication is designed to help with eye pain, irritation, and redness following cataract surgery. Nepafenac is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). By blocking natural prostaglandins in your body, it's able to reduce pain and swelling."

Answered by AI

What is another name for Nevanac?

"The drug Nepafenac, sold under the brand name Nevanac, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is usually only available as a prescription eye drop 0.1% solution (Nevanac) or 0.3% solution (Ilevro). It is used to treat pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery."

Answered by AI

What are the side effects of Nevanac eye drops?

"The active ingredient in this medication may cause temporary stinging or burning in your eyes for 1-2 minutes when applied. Other possible side effects include eye redness,, headache,, dry or sticky feeling in the eye,, feeling like something is in your eye,, itching or watering of the eye,, increased sensitivity to light,, nausea."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Nevanac

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Haskap Berries for Exercise Performance Recovery

18 - 35
All Sexes
Bozeman, MT

The purpose of this clinical trial is to determine how certain food items affect oxidative stress, inflammation, and performance recovery from exercise induced muscle damage in a resistance trained population. The main questions The investigators aim to answer are the following: * Do Haskaps speed the recovery of oxidative stress and inflammation markers after an intense lower body workout in resistance trained adults? * Do Haskaps speed the recovery of performance measures after an intense lower body workout in resistance trained adults? * The data collected in this investigation may also be used to ask additional questions not yet identified. For example, the investigators may use the stored samples to evaluate how the blood metabolites of participants differ before and after intense exercise. These additional questions are called secondary analyses. Please note that no genetic analysis will be conducted and racial and ethnic differences among participants will not be used in any secondary analyses. Researches will compare Haskap juice to a color, flavor and carbohydrate matched placebo to see if Haskaps speed recovery in inflammation, oxidative stress and performance. * Participants will be asked to drink either Haskap juice or placebo and follow a low polyphenolic diet * Participants will perform an intense resistance workout * Participants will have their blood drawn before and after the workout * Performance will be analyzed at 24, 48 and 72 hours after the workout

Recruiting
Paid Trial

Montana State University

Mary P Miles

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SBS-147 Safety Study

18 - 55
All Sexes
Cypress, CA

This study is part of the HEAL Initiative supported by the NIH. The purpose of this study is to learn how safe the study drug, SBS-147, is and how people's bodies respond to and process it. Researchers will also look for any side effects that may occur when taking SBS-147. Some participants will receive SBS-147, and others will receive a placebo, which looks the same but does not contain any medicine. This helps researchers fairly compare results. The study includes two parts: Single-Dose Group, where Participants receive SBS-147 or placebo one time. Multiple-Dose Group, where Participants receive SBS-147 or placebo once or twice daily for 7 days.

Phase 1
Waitlist Available

AltaSciences, Inc

Jeff Reich, MD

Sparian Biosciences, Inc

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Mediterranean Diet for Toddler Health

24 - 36
All Sexes
Fredericton, Canada

Toddlerhood (ages 2-3) is a critical window when the gut microbiome is still developing and eating habits are being established. Yet, many Canadian toddlers eat diets high in sugar and salt, which may affect long-term health. This study will test whether a MED diet can improve dietary inflammation, gut health, and body composition in toddlers and whether a tailored nutrition education program for parents can help families maintain healthy eating patterns. In this study, toddlers will be randomly assigned to a 3-week MED diet or their usual diet. Families in the MED diet group will receive free meal boxes for the 3 weeks, plus guidance from a nutrition researcher through a structured education program. The standard diet group will continue their regular diet with general nutrition advice. Researchers will collect dietary information, body composition assessments, and stool samples to measure gut microbiome composition and metabolites. This first study of a controlled diet intervention in toddlers, combining behavioral support, high-quality food provision, and advanced gut microbiome analysis, will help understand how early diet shapes lifelong eating habits and health, guiding public health strategies and precision nutrition approaches to prevent chronic disease from early life.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of New Brunswick

Dr. Maryam Kebbe, PhD, CLC

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Vision Centers for Eye Care

Any Age
All Sexes
San Francisco, CA

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of vision centers on access to eye care and eye health outcomes in South Asia. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Do vision centers increase visits to eyecare centers? 2. Do vision centers increase spectacle ownership and wearing? 3. Do vision centers improve visual acuity of the population? Researchers will compare outcomes in communities randomized to have a vision center is established with communities randomized to delay establishment of a vision center. Outcomes will be assessed through population-based surveys at baseline and after two years as well as through hospital records collected throughout the study period.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

University of California, San Francisco

Kieran O'Brien, PhD, MPH

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