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Ketorolac Tromethamine

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Molecule Summary

Uses
Pain
Therapy
Topical Analgesic
Side Effects
Irritation, Burning Sensation
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Molecule Description

Ketorolac Tromethamine is a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) prescribed short term for relief of moderate to severe pain. The medicine is not to be used beyond five days.

Uses

  • Moderate to severe pain, usually for pain after surgery
  • To prevent and relieve eye inflammation after eye surgery

Contraindications

When should one not use Ketorolac Tromethamine

Do not take if you have allergy to Ketorolac Tromethamine, other NSAIDs or Aspirin.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

  • Allergic reaction like - fever, chills, rash, hives, breathing difficulty, swelling over your face, lips, throat, running, stuffy nose, sneezing
  • Inflammation of the eye, swelling of eyelid/ eye, puffiness, itchy eyes, red eye, vision trouble
  • Inflammation of the intestine, indigestion
  • Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fullness in stomach, sweating
  • Dizziness, drowsiness, headache
  • Bleeding from unusual sites
  • Mood and behavioral changes and hallucinations
  • Blisters on skin, peeling, redness, swelling
  • Unusual weakness, tiredness, joint and muscle pain
  • Little or no urination, difficulty in passing urine
  • Dark stool/ urine or vomitus

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

This medicine (especially oral or intravenous) is known to cause serious adverse effects to the unborn baby if consumed by the mother during pregnancy (especially in the last three months). Thus, it is not recommended in pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

Ketorolac Tromethamine is excreted in mother’s milk and may cause growth problems in infants. Hence, this medicine should be avoided during breastfeeding.

Driving

Driving

Taking this medicine may lead to cause temporary blurred vision. Do not drive until you feel well.

Alcohol

Alcohol

Alcohol may increase the side effects of drowsiness and dizziness.

Other General Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You have diabetes, eye infections, arthritis, stomach ulcers, anaemia, asthma or history about any eye surgery.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Ketorolac Tromethamine being an anti-inflammatory medicine helps in inhibiting and blocking substances like prostaglandin that cause inflammation, pain, swelling and fever.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • Ketorolac Tromethamine may increase the side effects when used with other NSAIDs, Cyclosporine, Metformin, Methotrexate, Quinolones
  • Ketorolac may reduce efficacy of Diuretics (water pill) or Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (e.g., Enalapril)
  • Probenacid may increase the risk of side effects of Ketorolac Tromethamine
  • Anticoagulants like Heparin, Warfarin, Clopidogrel, Aspirin, etc. These may increase the risk of bleeding

Interactions with food items

No information is available on interactions of Ketorolac Tromethamine when taken with food, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.

Dosage

Overdose

The symptoms of overdose are dizziness, drowsiness, seizures, loss of consciousness, nausea, stomach pain, decreased urination, difficulty in breathing, tremors, dark stool and vomit, bleeding from unusual sites. Seek emergency medical help immediately if you overdose.

Missed a Dose

Take your missed dose as early as possible. Skip the missed dose & do not take extra medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You must inform your doctor if you are suffering from any of the following if you have blood disorder, bleeding, clotting disorders, heart, kidney or liver diseases, diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, nasal polyp, stomach disorders, ulcers and perforation in the stomach or bowel high blood pressure, asthma, any active infection, an allergy to medicine, substances, food, dehydration or low sodium levelsInform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, supplements or herbsInform if you smoke or drink alcohol

You must take medicine precisely the way it is prescribed by the physician. The medication is usually given in an injection form. It may also be provided through the nose or orally. The injection will be administered by a healthcare professional into the vein or muscle at a clinic or hospital, or you will be taught how to take it at home. Do not use the medicine for more than five days. Use disposable needles and syringes. Keep them away from children and pets. Discard the medicine if it becomes cloudy, discolored, particulate or if the vial is damaged.

Ketorolac Tromethamine is not recommended in children.

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