ketorolac tromethamine (Toradol®)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
Ketorolac is an anti-inflammatory drug that also exhibits peripherally acting, non-narcotic analgesic activity by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.
Within 10 minutes
2-6 hours
Short-term management of moderate to severe pain.
Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Patients with history of asthma.
Patients with allergies to aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Bleeding disorders.
Renal failure
Hypotension
Anaphylaxis from hyersensitivity
Edema
Sedation
Hypertension
Hypotension
Bleeding disorders
Rash
Nausea
Headache
Ketorolac may increase bleeding time when administered to patients taking anticoagulants.
15 mg or 30 mg in 1 ml
60 mg in 2 ml
IM: 30-60 mg
IV: 30 mg over 1 min, 15 mg over 1 min if over 65 years or renal impaired.
Not recommended
Pregnancy Safety: Category C
Solution is clear and slightly yellow in color
Use with caution and reduced doses when administering to elderly patients.