The Effect of Voltaren-ophtha 0.1% Eye Drops on INR Levels (International Normalized Ratio) in Patients Taking Warfarin

Wolfson Medical Center (WMC)

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Blood Coagulation Disorders

Treatments

Drug: Voltaren ophtha 0.1%

Study type

Observational

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT02782338

WolfsonMC

Details and patient eligibility

About

A prospective study intended to examine the effect of topical Voltaren-Ophtha 0.1% eye drops after cataract surgery on INR levels (international normalized ratio) in patients taking warfarin.

Full description

Objective: To examine the effect of topical Voltaren-Ophtha 0.1% eye drops after cataract surgery on INR levels ( international normalized ratio) in patients taking warfarin.

Methods: A prospective study. The study population will include approximately 100 patients, taking warfarin and that are candidates for cataract surgery. These patients will continue their warfarin therapy as usual and at the same dose, before and after the operation.

INR levels (international normalized ratio) will be checked once a week while taking Voltaren eye drops as is customary after cataract surgery.

Enrollment

100 estimated patients

Sex

All

Ages

18 to 90 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria