Brand names: Acular LS™Acular®Toradol®
Chemical formula:
- Drug Forms:
- Ketorolac tablets (below)
- Ketorolac eye solution
- Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic drops, solution
- Ketorolac Tromethamine Oral tablet
- Ketorolac Tromethamine Solution for injection
- Español:
- Tabletas de quetorolac
- Solución ocular de quetorolac
- Quetorolac Trometamina, Solución para gotas oftálmicas
- Quetorolac Trometamina, Tableta oral
- Quetorolac Trometamina, Solución para inyección
Ketorolac tablets
What are ketorolac tablets?
KETOROLAC (Toradol®) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ketorolac helps relieve mild to moderate pain in the short-term, including post-operative pain. Ketorolac should not be used for more than 5 days. Generic ketorolac tablets are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
• asthma, especially aspirin-sensitive asthma
• bleeding problems or taking medicines that make you bleed more easily such as anticoagulants ('blood thinners')
• cigarette smoker
• coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery within the past 2 weeks
• dental disease
• diabetes
• drink more than 3 alcohol-containing beverages a day
• heart failure
• high blood pressure
• kidney disease
• liver disease
• stomach or duodenal ulcers
• systemic lupus erythematosus
• ulcerative colitis
• an unusual or allergic reaction to ketorolac, aspirin, other salicylates, other NSAIDs, foods, dyes or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take ketorolac tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow tablets whole with a full glass of water; take tablets or capsules in an upright or sitting position. Taking a sip of water first, before taking the tablets or capsules, may help you swallow them. If possible take bedtime doses at least 10 minutes before lying down. You can take ketorolac with food to prevent stomach upset. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not give this medicine to any other person.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.What drug(s) may interact with ketorolac?
• alendronate
• aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
• cidofovir
• cyclosporine
• drospirenone; ethinyl estradiol (Yasmin®)
• entecavir
• herbal products that contain feverfew, garlic, ginger, or ginkgo biloba
• lithium
• medicines for high blood pressure
• medicines that affect platelets
• medicines that treat or prevent blood clots such as warfarin and other 'blood thinners'
• methotrexate
• other anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen or prednisone)
• pemetrexed
• water pills (diuretics)
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking ketorolac?
Let your prescriber or health care professional know if your pain continues after 5 days. Do not take ketorolac with other pain-killers without advice. If you get flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, muscle aches and pains), call your prescriber or health care professional; do not treat yourself.
To reduce unpleasant effects on your throat and stomach, take ketorolac with a full glass of water and never just before lying down. If you notice black, tarry stools or experience severe stomach pain and vomit blood or what looks like coffee grounds, notify your health care prescriber immediately.
If you are taking medicines that affect the clotting of your blood, such as aspirin or blood thinners such as Coumadin®, talk to your health care provider or prescriber before taking this medicine.
You may get dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how ketorolac affects you. Do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
Do not smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol; these increase irritation to your stomach and can make it more susceptible to damage from ketorolac.
If you are going to have surgery or dental work, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking ketorolac. Ketorolac can increase bleeding and decrease the ability for blood to clot.
It is especially important not to use ketorolac during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless specifically directed to do so by your health care provider. Ketorolac may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
What side effects may I notice from taking ketorolac?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
• signs of bleeding - black tarry stools, blood in the urine, unusual tiredness or weakness, vomiting blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• signs of an allergic reaction - difficulty breathing, wheezing, skin rash, redness, blistering or peeling skin, hives, or itching, swelling of eyelids, throat, lips
• blurred vision
• change in the amount of urine passed
• difficulty swallowing, severe heartburn or burning, pain in throat
• pain or difficulty passing urine
• stomach pain or cramps
• swelling of feet or ankles
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
• diarrhea or constipation
• dizziness, drowsiness
• gas or heartburn
• headache
• nausea, vomiting
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Last updated: 8/14/2003 2:58:00 PM
Important Disclaimer: The drug information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a medical professional. This drug information does not cover all possible uses, precautions, side effects and interactions. It should not be construed to indicate that this or any drug is safe for you. Consult your medical professional for guidance before using any prescription or over the counter drugs.
