Ketorolac (Toradol®)

Question 0

Toradol - Actions

Answer 0

• Anti-inflammatory

* Peripherally acting analgesic (inhibits prostaglandin synthesis)

Question 1

Toradol - Class

Answer 1

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

Question 2

Toradol - Indications

Answer 2

• Mild to moderate pain

* Short-term management of moderate to severe pain

Question 3

Toradol - Dosage/Route

Answer 3

• IV: 15 - 30 mg slow IVP (over 1 min)

* IM: 30 - 60 mg

Question 4

Toradol - Side Effects:

Answer 4

• Edema, rash
• Nausea, heartburn
• Transient HoTN/HTN

Question 5

Toradol - Contraindications

Answer 5

• Hypersensitivity to the drug
• Pts allergic to ASA or other NSAIDs
• Bleeding disorders
• Renal failure
• HoTN
• Pts with a history of asthma

Question 6

Toradol - Special Information

Answer 6

• If a pt is >65 yrs or renal impaired, IV push should be no more than 15 mg per min
• May increase bleeding in pts taking anticoagulants
• Use caution and reduce doses with elderly pts
• GI irritation or hemorrhage can occur
• Mild sedation may occur in some pts

Question 7

Toradol - Pediatric Note

Answer 7

Not recommended