Ketorolac Tablet is a prescription medicine. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pain. Ketorolac Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Ketorolac Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Ketorolac Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Weight gain. While these are the most often observed Ketorolac Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ketorolac Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Ketorolac Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ketorolac Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Ketorolac Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Asthma, Skin Rash, Edema as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ketorolac Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Ketorolac Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Ketorolac Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Ketorolac Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ketorolac Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ketorolac Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Ketorolac can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Ketorolac Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Ketorolac. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Ketorolac Tablet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Ketorolac. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Ketorolac Tablet on the Liver?
Ketorolac 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.
What is the effect of Ketorolac Tablet on the Heart?
Ketorolac is rarely harmful for the heart.
Ketorolac Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ketorolac Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ketorolac Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ketorolac Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Ketorolac Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ketorolac Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ketorolac Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ketorolac Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Ketorolac Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ketorolac Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Ketorolac Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
Ketorolac is available as an injection and as a tablet. Your doctor may give you the intravenous or intramuscular injection of Ketorolacdepends 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 Ketorolac.
Yes, Ketorolac can cause gastrointestinal complications. It can cause bleeding, peptic ulcers and perforation of the stomach and intestine which can get very dangerous. Ketorolac is contraindicated in people with a history of peptic ulcer and bleeding. This risk is even higher in the elderly population.
Yes, Ketorolac is associated with a risk of bleeding. Since Ketorolac inhibits platelet function, it should not be used in people with confirmed or suspected cardiovascular bleeding and in patients with high risk of bleeding.
No, Ketorolac is not safe for a heart. A person taking Ketorolac has a higher risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke than the one who doesn't take Ketorolac. The risk is higher in people who take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for a long time. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has had a heart attack or a stroke. Tell your doctor if you smoke, you have high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and bleeding or clotting problems. Consult your doctor immediately if you suffer from shortness of breath and slurred speech.
Ketorolac 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. Ketorolac exert an antipyretic effect by acting on the brain (hypothalamus that controls the body temperature in our body) which relief from the fever.
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