Toradol
Developed to address severe acute pain to support short-term recovery.
Strengths: 10mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Acular; Acrovail
- Therapeutic class
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Pharmacological class
NSAID
- Minor side effects
nausea; dizziness; headache
- Moderate side effects
abdominal pain; oedema; dyspepsia
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Developed to address severe acute pain to support short-term recovery.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Roche
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in original packaging.
- Drug interactions
aspirin; corticosteroids; anticoagulants
- Age restrictions
Not for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Do not use. Breastfeeding: Do not use.
Contraindications
history of gastric ulcer; severe renal impairment; concomitant use of other NSAIDs; pre-operative surgery
Precautions and warnings
limit treatment duration to short-term use; observe for signs of gastrointestinal bleeding; monitor renal function
Serious side effects
gastrointestinal haemorrhage — requires immediate medical attention; peptic ulcer — requires immediate medical attention; acute renal failure — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
The active molecule blocks prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzymes, providing significant potent analgesic effect.
Toradol
Developed to address severe acute pain to support short-term recovery.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Ketorolac
- Listed indication(s): Moderate Acute Pain
Available option
- 360 tablets - 10 mg661-10-mg-4388