Ketorolac (Toradol)

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Ketorolac (Toradol)

Class

Answer 1

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) analgesic

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Ketorolac (Toradol)

Mechanism of Actions

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NSAID that also exhibits peripherally acting nonnarcotic analgesic activity by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.

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Ketorolac (Toradol)

Indications

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Short-term management of moderate to severe pain

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Ketorolac (Toradol)

Contraindications

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Allergy to salicylates or other NSAIDs; patients with a history of asthma; bleeding disorders, especially gastrointestinal (GI) related (peptic ulcer disease); renal failure.

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Ketorolac (Toradol)

Adverse Reactions

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Anaphylaxis due to hypersensitivity, nausea, GI bleeding, sedation, hypotension or hypertension, rash, headache, and edema.

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Ketorolac (Toradol)

Drug Interactions

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May increase bleeding time in patients taking anticoagulants

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Ketorolac (Toradol)

Adult Dosage

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Adult:

30 – 60 mg IM

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Ketorolac (Toradol)

Pediatric Dosage

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Pediatric:

Not recommended

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Ketorolac (Toradol)

Onset

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Onset: 10 Minutes

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Ketorolac (Toradol)

Peak Effect

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Peak Effect: 1 - 2 hours

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Ketorolac (Toradol)

Duration

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Duration: 2 - 6 hours

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Ketorolac (Toradol)

Special Considerations

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Use with caution in the elderly. May be given IV in lower dosage (15 – 30 mg).