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What is Ketorolac used for?
This medicine manages moderate to severe pain but is used for short-term. It is usually taken to treat pain during acute health problems or after surgery. Mostly, doctors recommend this medication for pain relief, which is as strong as that from opioid, but without the relative risks. It is not taken for mild or chronic pain.
How does Ketorolac work?
Ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It blocks prostaglandins to deter inflammation and pain. Thus, it gives relief from fever, swelling, and pain.
What are the Ketorolac ingredients and available forms?
The main ingredient is ketorolac tromethamine. The available formats are injectable solutions either delivered intravenously or intramuscular, oral tablets, ophthalmic (eye drop), or nasal sprays.
How long does Ketorolac take to act?
When taken in injectable form, the effect of pain relief starts within 30 to 60 minutes. As for oral tablets, the medicine may begin working in an hour. However, the peak effects are experienced in one to two hours and last till 6 to 8 hours.
How long does the treatment with Ketorolac last?
The treatment is short-term for up to 5 days in case of adults as otherwise there is a possibility of kidney or gastrointestinal complications.
What are the Ketorolac benefits?
The pain relief benefits are as strong as that of opioids. However, it does not lead to dependence or have extreme side effects. It is helpful in cases of acute injuries and post-surgery. Also the powerful effect makes it effective for short-term use, giving full relief.
What is the Ketorolac dosage and administration?
For adults, a dose is 10mg orally taken every 4 to 6 hours. Maximum dose is 40mg once a day for up to 5 days. As for injectable forms, take 15mg to 30mg through IV or intramuscularly after every 6 hours. However, in this case, the dose must not go over 90mg per day. For those with kidney problems or elderly, dose adjustments are necessary.
What are the Ketorolac side effects?
Common side effects include gastrointestinal upset, nausea, indigestion, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and swelling. Serious effects at times may include stomach ulcers, bleeding, kidney problems, and allergic reactions. Local irritation is possible for formats meant for eye use.
What are Ketorolac’s precautions and contraindications?
Contraindications are people with kidney diseases, allergy to NSAIDs, high bleeding risk, recent gastrointestinal bleeding, or peptic ulcers. It must not be taken by children under 16 years or age as well as women in labor. Caution is advised for dehydrated patients and elderly.
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