Manufactured by: Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd
Contains / Salt: Ketorolac (10 mg)
Manufactured by: Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd
Contains / Salt: Ketorolac (10 mg)
10 Tablet in 1 Strip
Prescription Required
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Ketorol is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Gel, Injection. Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Ketorol have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Ketorol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Ketorol include Weight gain. Some other side effects of Ketorol have been listed ahead. These side effects of Ketorol are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ketorol is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Ketorol related warnings talks about Ketorol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ketorol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ketorol in conditions like Asthma, Skin Rash, Edema. Other contraindications of Ketorol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Ketorol may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ketorol is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Ketorol is used to treat the following -
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ketorol is used -
Is the use of Ketorol safe for pregnant women?
Ketorol can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
SevereIs the use of Ketorol safe during breastfeeding?
Ketorol should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
SevereWhat is the effect of Ketorol on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Ketorol. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
ModerateWhat is the effect of Ketorol on the Liver?
Ketorol may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
ModerateWhat is the effect of Ketorol on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Ketorol on the heart have been reported.
MildKetorol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ketorol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ketorol habit forming or addictive?
Ketorol is not addictive in nature.
NoIs it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Ketorol since it does not cause drowsiness.
SafeIs it safe?
Yes, but consume Ketorol only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ketorol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
NoInteraction between Food and Ketorol
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Ketorol and food will interact.
UnknownInteraction between Alcohol and Ketorol
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Ketorol as it can have severe side effects.
SevereKetorol is an anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic. It works by blocking the synthesis of prostaglandin (a chemical messenger which is responsible for pain and inflammation) by competitive inhibition of the enzyme (COX Enzyme) which is responsible for the synthesis of prostaglandin. Hence in this way, it prevents inflammation and pain. Ketorol exert an antipyretic effect by acting on the brain (hypothalamus that controls the body temperature in our body) which relief from the fever.
No, Ketorol is not a narcotic. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which is used for the treatment of moderately severe pain. Narcotics are the natural products like opium and its derivatives, heroin, coca leaf and cannabis, synthetic drugs like pethidine, methadone, codeine, morphine. These are also prescription drugs and must be taken cautiously as these can cause an addiction.
Ketorol is available as an injection and as a tablet. Your doctor may give you the intravenous or intramuscular injection of Ketoroldepends on the severity of disease and patient condition. Tablet is to be taken by the oral route. It is important to take the tablet at the same time every day so that you do not forget the dose. Take the tablet with food or an antacid to prevent or lessen stomach upset. Please follow the instructions of your doctor completely while taking Ketorol.
Ketorol is a brand name for ketorolac. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug). It is available in the form of an injection and tablet. It has antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a short-acting and potent drug used for the management of moderately severe pain and inflammation.
Ketorol is a potent, short-acting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is extremely important that you follow the instructions of your doctor completely and do not take any extra doses or take it for a longer period of time as that might result in some side effects.