KETOROLAC INJ.

What is Ketorolac injection used for?

Ketorolac injection is used to relieve moderately severe pain, usually pain that occurs after an operation or other painful procedure and it belongs to the group of medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

What is the Ketorolac Injection Ingredient?

It contains ketorolac Trometamol as the active ingredient

How does Ketorolac Injection work?

Ketorolac is in a class of medications called NSAIDs and it works by stopping the body’s production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.

Ketorolac Injection Dosage

Adults (patients 16 years of age and older): Ketorolac 15 or 30 mg is injected into a muscle or a vein four times a day, at least 6 hours apart.

Children up to 16 years old: dose is determined by the doctor.

What are the side effects of taking Ketorolac injection?

Abdominal or stomach pain (mild or moderate)
Bruising at the place of injection
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Headache
Indigestion
Nausea

How long does ketorolac injection take to work in the body?

Ketorolac injection starts to work within a few hours to reduce pain in the body.

Is taking Ketorolac Injection High Risk?

Patients who are treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (other than aspirin) such as ketorolac may have a higher risk of having a heart attack or a stroke than people who are not treated with these medications.