Generic name: ophthalmic irrigation (intraocular) [ off-thal-mik-ir-i-gae-tion ]
Drug class: Ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations
Availability: Discontinued
Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available
Brand names: Balanced salt solution (intraocular), Endosol extra (intraocular), Ophthalmic irrigation (intraocular)
What is Navstel?
Navstel ophthalmic irrigation is a sterile cleansing solution.
Navstel is used to maintain the natural condition of the eye during a surgical procedure such as cataract surgery.
Navstel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Navstel is used to maintain the natural condition of your eye during eye surgery.
After surgery, call your doctor if you have vision problems, eye pain or redness, or increased sensitivity to light.
Before receiving Navstel
To make sure Navstel is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
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diabetes; or
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a history of glaucoma.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Navstel will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether Navstel passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How is Navstel given?
Navstel is injected into the eye during surgery. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Because you will receive Navstel in a surgical setting, you are not likely to miss a dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Since this medication is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.
What should I avoid?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Navstel side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Navstel: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
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vision problems;
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eye pain or redness; or
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increased sensitivity to light.
Common Navstel side effects may include:
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headache; or
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mild eye discomfort.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I take Navstel
Navstel is injected into the eye during surgery. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Dosing information
Before Taking
To make sure Navstel is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
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diabetes; or
-
a history of glaucoma.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Navstel will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether Navstel passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Because you will receive Navstel in a surgical setting, you are not likely to miss a dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Since this medication is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.
What should I avoid while using Navstel?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Navstel side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Navstel: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
-
vision problems;
-
eye pain or redness; or
-
increased sensitivity to light.
Common Navstel side effects may include:
-
headache; or
-
mild eye discomfort.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See more: Navstel Side Effects