Retinep
Retinep Products are primarily used for
Post-operative eye pain and inflammation
About Retinep Products
Uses of Retinep Products
Nepafenac is used for post-operative eye pain and inflammation.
Retinep Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Retinep are Eye discomfort, Ocular hyperemia, Eye itching, Transient blurred vision, Stickiness.
How Retinep Products work
Nepafenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Patient Concerns about Retinep Products
Frequently asked questions about Retinep Products
Frequently asked questions about Nepafenac
Q. What is Retinep Eye Drop used for?
Retinep Eye Drop is used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation after cataract surgery. It may also help prevent vision problems like macular swelling in diabetic patients.
Q. Is Retinep Eye Drop safe for long-term use?
Retinep Eye Drop is meant for short-term use only after eye surgery. Prolonged use of this medicine may increase the risk of corneal damage or slow healing. Use this medicine only for the duration prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Can I use Retinep Eye Drop if I have diabetes?
Yes, Retinep Eye Drop is often used in diabetic patients to prevent macular swelling after cataract surgery, but such patients must be monitored more closely for eye complications.
Q. Who should not use Retinep Eye Drop?
Individuals should not use Retinep Eye Drop if they are allergic to NSAIDs (like aspirin or ibuprofen), have had asthma or skin reactions due to NSAIDs, or have active eye infections.
Q. What precautions should I take while using Retinep Eye Drop?
While using Retinep Eye Drop, you should avoid sunlight exposure to the eye, avoid touching the medicine tip to your eye or any surface, avoid sharing with others, and avoid using it beyond 1 month after opening the medicine, even if it is not expired. These steps help prevent infection and keep the medicine effective.