Ketorolac
About Ketorolac
Ketorolac is a non-steroidal and anti-inflammatory drug. It is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain post-surgery or after any other medical procedure. This medication functions by prohibiting certain substances in the body.
On using this medication you may experience side effects such as constipation, nausea, chest pain, vomiting, stomach upset, irregular heartbeat, convulsions, sweating, bloating diarrhoea, cough, gas, dizziness, mouth sores, drowsiness and headache. Should your reactions persist or become severe over time contact your health care provider right away.
Before using this medication tell your doctor if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Ketorolac, you have any other allergic reactions, you are in the last trimester of your pregnancy or are breastfeeding a baby, you are already taking other prescription or non-prescription drugs, you have a history of ulcers, you have kidney or bleeding problems or kidney failures.
The dosage for this medication should be ideally prescribed by your doctor. This medication is available as an oral tablet, nasal spray and in an injectable solution form. The usual dose in adults for pain treatment is 50 kg or more both for intranasal and parenteral usage.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Ketorolac
Moderate To Severe Pain
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Ketorolac ?
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Ketorolac
Is It safe with alcohol?
No interaction found
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Kerosite mx eye drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Blurring of vision may occur on instillation of eye drops.
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.Does this affect kidney function?
TORADOL is CONTRAINDICATED in patients with advanced renal impairment .
Does this affect liver function?
There is no interaction between liver impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Ketorolac
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Ketorolac as ingredient
- V Ket 0.4% Drop
Varroc Lifesciences
- Ketorol Injection
Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd
- Raymoxi-K Eye Drop
Raymed Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Ketomar Eye Drop
Allergan India Pvt Ltd
- Ketorol Gel
Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd
- Acupat Eye Drop
Allergan India Pvt Ltd
- Milflox Plus Eye Drop
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Alkem Ketorolac 100Mg Injection
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Gatilox Plus 0.3% W/V/0.4% W/V Eye Drop
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Mfc K Eye Drop
Jawa Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medicine belongs to the NSAID category. It primarily works non-selectively on both COX-1 and COX-2. This prevents the synthesis of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid which leads to a blockage of pain impulses.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
References
Ketorolac-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 28 May 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/ketorolac
Ketorolac-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 28 May 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00465
Ketorolac drop,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 28 May 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=Ketorolac
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