Ketorol Injection

Brand Name: Ketorol Injection
Composition: Ketorolac Tromethamine 30 mg/ml (Injection)
Dosage Form: Injection (IM/IV)
Manufacturer: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
Category: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID), Analgesic

Description: Ketorol Injection contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, a potent NSAID. It provides strong short-term relief from moderate to severe pain by blocking prostaglandins, the substances that cause pain and inflammation. It is commonly used as an alternative to opioids for post-operative and trauma-related pain.

Uses:

• Post-operative pain (after surgery)

• Musculoskeletal pain

• Trauma and injury-related pain

• Dental pain

• Renal colic and gallbladder pain

• Short-term management of moderate to severe pain

Dosage & Administration:

• Adults: 30 mg IM/IV every 6–8 hrs as needed (maximum 90 mg/day).

• Elderly/renal impairment: Max 60 mg/day.

• Duration: Not to be used beyond 5 days.
  👉 Must be administered strictly under medical supervision.

Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, injection site pain. Rare: gastric ulcers/bleeding, kidney problems, high BP, allergic reactions.

Precautions:

• Avoid in patients with gastric ulcer, bleeding disorders, severe kidney/liver disease, asthma, or NSAID allergy.

• Not recommended in pregnancy (especially 3rd trimester) and breastfeeding.

• Use with caution in elderly patients and those with hypertension or heart disease.

Drug Interactions:

• Increased bleeding risk with anticoagulants (warfarin, heparin) and antiplatelets (aspirin, clopidogrel).

• Higher GI risk with steroids (prednisolone, dexamethasone).

• Kidney risk with diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs.

• Avoid with other NSAIDs.

Storage: Store below 25°C, protect from light & moisture. Do not freeze. Keep away from children.