Ketorolac Tablets
Indicated to alleviate acute pain and formulated to target inflammatory processes.
Strengths: 10mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Toradol
- Therapeutic class
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
NSAID
- Minor side effects
nausea; dyspepsia; headache; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
abdominal pain; diarrhoea; oedema; tinnitus
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Roche
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C, away from light and moisture.
- Drug interactions
warfarin; aspirin; lithium; metotrexate
- Age restrictions
Not for use in children.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to ketorolac; active peptic ulcer; gastrointestinal bleeding; severe renal impairment; severe heart failure
Precautions and warnings
limit treatment duration to five days; monitor renal function in elderly; monitor for gastrointestinal events
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal haemorrhage — requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention; renal failure — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to alleviate acute pain and formulated to target inflammatory processes.
Mechanism of action
Ketorolac is a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the cyclooxygenase enzyme system, reducing the synthesis of prostaglandins involved in pain and inflammation pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Must be avoided, especially in the third trimester. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Ketorolac Tablets
Indicated to alleviate acute pain and formulated to target inflammatory processes.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Ketorolac
- Listed indication(s): Short-term Management of Acute Pain
Available option
- 360 tablets - 10 mg1256-10-mg-14998