Acular is a medication used to manage allergy eye symptoms such as itching, swelling, pain, stinging and burning, says Drugs.com. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent that decreases bodily substances that promote inflammation. Typically, your doctor will instruct you to take one drop in the affected eye as needed for pain or up to three days after eye surgery, says the National Library of Medicine.
Common Side Effects
MedlinePlus says that Acular's minor side effects include blurry vision and burning or stinging of your eyes. Drugs.com says that it can also cause a headache and eye swelling. Inform your doctor when these symptoms emerge--your doctor will assess if its best to stop or continue Acular treatment.
Dangerous Side Effects
According to Drugs.com, Acular's serious side effects include light sensitivity, visual changes, eye drainage and crusting of your eyes. It can cause eye pain, tearing of your eyes and itching. Acular's other dangerous side effects include burning or stinging of your eyes and the formation of white patches on your eyes. Call your physician as these symptoms develop.
The National Library of Medicine says that Acular can cause keratitis and an inflammation of your cornea (the thin surface tissue of your eye). It can lead to corneal perforation, thinning or ulceration.
Miscellaneous Concerns
You should not take Acular if you have a hypersensitivity to ketoralac or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Signs of an allergic reaction include trouble breathing, facial swelling, pharnygeal (throat) edema and hives. This is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention.
Drugs.com says that you should tell your physician if you have blood-clotting disorders, glaucoma, diabetes or had any eye surgeries recently. Acular can aggravate these conditions or cause the aforementioned side effects.
The National Library of Medicine says that you should avoid Acular when you are pregnant, especially during the last trimester of pregnancy. It can cause abnormalities in your baby's heart and cause premature closure of the ductus arteriosus (a type of shunt). You should tell your doctor if you plan to nurse.
MedlinePlus says that you should tell your doctor if you are taking such medications as warfarin, celecoxib, ketoralac or mefanamic. Combining Acular with these drugs can cause the aforementioned effects.
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