Ketorolac Flashcards
1
Q
What is the trade name for ketorolac?
A
Toradol
2
Q
What is the drug classification of ketorolac?
A
NSAID analgesic
3
Q
How is ketorolac supplied?
A
10mg tablets and parental solutions of 15mg/mL and 30mg/mL
4
Q
What is the MOA (pharmacodynamics) of ketorolac?
A
An NSAID that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins to reduce pain.
5
Q
List the indications for ketorolac use
A
- Pain management for musculoskeletal injury, kidney stones, cholecystitis, etc.
- Vascular headache pain
6
Q
What is the dosage for ketorolac?
A
- 10 mg SIVP or 30mg IM q 6 hrs
- Maximum daily dose not to exceed 40mg
- Can only give to pediatric if over 12 years old
7
Q
List the contraindications for ketorolac
A
- Hypersensitivity (Inc other NSAIDS)
- Active peptic ulcer disease
- History of recent GI bleeding
- Advanced renal impairment
- Confirmed or suspected cerebral vascular bleeding
- Use prior to major surgery
- Use during labor and delivery; breast feeding
- Concurrent use with other NSAIDs
- Sub-arachnoid hemorrhage
8
Q
What are some precautions in use of ketorolac?
A
Try to avoid using in patients with impaired renal or hepatic function. The drug isn’t recommended in children as the safety and efficacy has yet to be established.
