ACULAR LS vs QTERNMET XR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR LS and QTERNMET XR are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ACULAR LS	QTERNMET XR
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$341.96 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	DAPAGLIFLOZIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE AND SAXAGLIPTIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Astrazeneca Ab
Dosage forms	Drops	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	about 6.2 hours (plasma elimination half-life in adults with normal kidney function)
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular ls qternmet xr

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$341.96 /30

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

DAPAGLIFLOZIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE AND SAXAGLIPTIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Astrazeneca Ab

Dosage forms

Drops

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

about 6.2 hours (plasma elimination half-life in adults with normal kidney function)

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

—

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Acular Ls and Qternmet XR?

Acular Ls contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Qternmet XR contains Dapagliflozin and Metformin Hydrochloride and Saxagliptin Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.