Chemical formula: C₁₅H₁₂BrNO₃ Molecular mass: 334.165 g/mol PubChem compound: 60726
Bromfenac is a topical, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for ophthalmic use. It is indicated for the treatment of postoperative inflammation and reduction of ocular pain in patients who have undergone cataract surgery. The mechanism of its action is thought to be due to its ability to block prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting cyclooxygenase 1 and 2. The most commonly reported adverse reactions in 3 to 8% of patients were anterior chamber inflammation, foreign body sensation, eye pain, photophobia and vision blurred.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| S01BC11 | S Sensory organs → S01 Ophthalmologicals → S01B Antiinflammatory agents → S01BC Antiinflammatory agents, non-steroids | |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| YELLOX Eye drops, solution | European Medicines Agency (EU) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| PROLENSA Ophthalmic solution | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Bromfenac is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)
Canada (CA)
Cyprus (CY)
Estonia (EE)
Finland (FI)
France (FR)
Ireland (IE)
Israel (IL)
Japan (JP)
Lithuania (LT)
Netherlands (NL)
Poland (PL)
Romania (RO)
Spain (ES)
United Kingdom (UK)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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