Ketorolac

Information About Ketorolac

Uses of Ketorolac

Ketorolac is commonly used to treat allergic conjunctivitis, allergic eye disease, arthralgia joint pain, dental pain, eye pain, gout, headache, muscle pain, musculo skeletal pain, osteoarthritis, pain during menstruation, pain relief, post operative eye pain and inflammation, post operative pain, rheumatic pain, rheumatoid arthritis

How Ketorolac Works

Ketorolac is an NSAID drug that works by inhibiting the enzymes responsible for the synthesis of prostaglandin precursors.

Side Effects of Ketorolac

Drowsiness, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Dry mouth, Thirst, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Increase sweating

Authorship

Written By

Dr Mohd Ramzdhan Bin Mohd Masdar

MD (Crimea State Medical University)

Reviewed By

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli

MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Ketorolac Related Warnings

Alcohol Not Advisable

It is not advisable to consume alcohol with any NSAID drug such as Ketorolac as there is an increase chance in stomach bleeding.

Pregnancy Not Safe

There are significant risks on fetal development as well as a miscarriage in the early and late pregnancy when Ketorolac and other NSAID drugs were used during pregnancy. It is thus not advisable to use Ketorolac during pregnancy.

Lactation Not Advisable

It is not advisable to take Ketorolac during breastfeeding as it is excreted in the breastmilk and due to its potential adverse effects on the nursing infant.

Driving Not advisable

It is not advisable to drive when under Ketorolac treatment due to its potential side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness which can affect the ability to concentrate and drive.

Kidney High Risk

Dosage adjustment is needed for people with mild renal impairment and contraindicated for patients with moderate to severe renal failure.

Liver Use With Care

There is no dosage adjustment is needed for patients with mild hepatic impairment but close monitoring and dosage adjustment may be needed in moderate to severe hepatic impairment.