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What Is Ketorolac Prescribed For?

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Posted on Tue, 20 Jan 2015
Question: what is medication named ketorolac trometha
mine?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is a NSAID

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to relieve moderate pain. It should not be used (or used with extreme caution) by individuals who have a history of peptic ulcer and is absolutely contra-indicated when the ulcer is active or bleeding.
If you'd like more information about it, please specify the kind of information you're after and I'll be glad to help.

Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (25 hours later)
shuold the medication be injected into the vain or just into the fatty skin?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It depends on the preparation

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

There are ketorolac preparations for (1) intramuscular use, (2) intramuscular or intravenous and (3) tablets for oral use. You should check the package which would clearly state which one is your preparation. The leaflet inside the package should also have detailed instructions regarding drug administration.

If you've got a doctor's prescription for it, then the doctor should also state the route of administration (im=intramuscular, iv=intravenous).

If you still can't figure it out, then would you please upload a picture of the preparation and the drug container?

I hope I've helped!
If you still have questions about it, please let me know.

Kind Regards!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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What Is Ketorolac Prescribed For?

Brief Answer: It is a NSAID Detailed Answer: Hello, ketorolac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to relieve moderate pain. It should not be used (or used with extreme caution) by individuals who have a history of peptic ulcer and is absolutely contra-indicated when the ulcer is active or bleeding. If you'd like more information about it, please specify the kind of information you're after and I'll be glad to help. Kind Regards!