Drug Card for Ketorolac

• Generic Name: Ketorolac

• Trade Name(s): Toradol

Drug Classification: NSAID, Analgesic

Description: Short-term pain reliever, especially for post-surgical pain.

Mechanism of Action: Inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, decreasing prostaglandin synthesis.

Pharmacokinetics:

• Absorption: Rapid, especially when injected

• Distribution: Bound to plasma proteins

• Metabolism: Liver

• Excretion: Urine

Indications/Field Use: Moderate to severe pain, particularly post-operative

Contraindications: GI bleeding, renal impairment, NSAID hypersensitivity

Side Effects/Adverse Reactions: GI bleeding, renal impairment, dizziness

Dose:

• Adult: 15-30 mg IV/IM every 6 hours, max 120 mg/day

• Pediatric: 0.5 mg/kg, max 30 mg

Precautions: Avoid in severe renal impairment

Drug-Drug Interactions: NSAIDs, anticoagulants