Nepastar Eye Drop

Nepastar Eye Drop is a prescription eye medicine containing nepafenac in the strength labeled on each bottle, supplied by Mankind Pharma, India. Nepafenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in the eye to reduce pain and swelling. Nepastar Eye Drop is commonly used around eye surgery, especially cataract surgery, to help control inflammation and post-operative eye pain. It is for use only in the eye and should be used exactly as directed by an eye doctor.

How it works: Nepafenac is converted inside the eye to an active anti-inflammatory medicine that blocks prostaglandin production. By lowering these chemicals, Nepastar Eye Drop helps reduce eye pain, redness, and swelling after eye procedures or other inflammatory eye conditions.

Because Nepastar Eye Drop is the as-labeled strength and there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, it is intended for patients whose doctor has chosen this specific bottle strength for their eye condition. Eye drops with nepafenac are often selected to work directly at the eye surface with less body-wide exposure than oral NSAIDs, while still helping with inflammation and pain.

• Post-cataract surgery eye pain
• Post-cataract surgery inflammation
• Prevention of cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery in at-risk patients
• Other eye inflammation when prescribed by an ophthalmologist

• Use Nepastar Eye Drop only in the affected eye or eyes exactly as prescribed.
• Wash your hands before using the bottle and avoid touching the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the pocket of the eye.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after the drop; do not blink hard or rub the eye.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Remove contact lenses before using the drops and do not put them back in until your eye doctor says it is okay.

Nepastar Eye Drop contains nepafenac in the exact strength printed on the bottle, and the dose is measured by drops rather than by tablets or capsules. For eye-surgery use, doctors commonly prescribe it once daily or as directed, but the exact frequency and duration depend on the condition being treated, the surgery, and the patient’s risk factors. There is no universal maximum daily dose for this product because the prescribing ophthalmologist decides the schedule for this specific eye drop strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Nepafenac may include:

• Temporary stinging or burning in the eye
• Eye irritation or itching
• Blurred vision for a short time after instillation
• Watery eyes
• Redness of the eye
• Headache or unusual eye discomfort

• Use only in the eye; do not swallow Nepastar Eye Drop.
• Tell your doctor if you are allergic to nepafenac, aspirin, or other NSAIDs.
• Use caution if you have a history of asthma, especially if NSAIDs have triggered wheezing before.
• This medicine may mask or delay signs of infection, so report increasing pain, redness, or discharge promptly.
• Do not wear contact lenses unless your eye doctor specifically says they are safe during treatment.
• If your vision is blurred after the drop, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision clears.
• Tell your doctor if you have a bleeding disorder or you use blood thinners, because NSAID eye drops may increase bleeding risk in some patients.

• Other NSAID medicines, including oral ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin
• Blood thinners such as warfarin or other anticoagulants
• Other eye drops, especially if used at the same time without spacing them out
• Corticosteroid eye drops, which may require close monitoring when used together

Store Nepastar Eye Drop tightly closed at room temperature, away from heat and moisture, and keep it out of reach of children.